Chris Arps, Host of The Tim Jones and Chris Arps Show
Expanding voting rights to non-citizens in municipal and mayoral elections has become a prominent issue in the United States, particularly for Democrats. Advocates argue that it promotes inclusivity and allows those who contribute to their communities but lack full citizenship to have a voice in local decision-making.
At the forefront of this movement is the implementation of Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) systems, which have been implemented in states like Massachusetts. However, critics have raised concerns about whether AVR could inadvertently register non-citizens to vote.
Massachusetts, in particular, has been expanding voting rights for several years. As the state prepares for nearly 200,000 undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses, the costs of implementing the new license access law could reach up to $28 million. The law, known as the “Work and Family Mobility Act,” expands driver’s license access to immigrants without legal status. (Illegal Aliens)
