Category: non-citizens

DC Council Passes Bill Allowing Non-Citizens and Illegal Aliens To Vote in Local Elections | Facts Matter

In Colorado a week and a half ago, the Secretary of State’s Office mailed postcards to roughly 30,000 non-citizens, with instructions on how to register to vote. The postcards were double-sided, with the front saying in big letters: “Make sure your voice is heard this November. Register to vote today at the government website.” And…


Granting Voting Rights to Non-Citizens Could ‘Endanger’ Foundations of Nation State: Historian

A proposal by Montreal officials to allow non-citizens to vote in municipal elections could endanger the foundations of the nation state, a historian says. Montreal’s committee on social development and diversity urged the city in an April 19 report (pdf) to grant voting rights to over 100,000 non-citizens, saying that the move would improve immigrant integration…


Santa Ana Allows Non-Citizens to Serve on Public Boards and Commissions 

Santa Ana has become the first Orange County city to allow non-U.S. citizens without legal immigration status to serve on its commissions and boards. City council voted unanimously March 15 to amend the language of an ordinance that allows non-registered voters to run for board and commission seats. The term “qualified elector of the city” was changed to “resident of…


Non-Citizens Could Soon Serve on Santa Ana’s Public Committees 

Santa Ana will likely become the first city in Orange County to allow non-U.S. citizens without legal immigration status to serve on its commissions, boards, or committees. During a March 2 city council meeting, council voted unanimously to remove a restriction that required a person appointed to one of the city’s boards, commissions, or committees to be an eligible voter. The…