Kentucky voters have passed Amendment 1, which explicitly bans noncitizens from voting in state elections.
While federal and state laws already prohibit noncitizens from voting, this amendment adds a specific clause to the state constitution. The measure passed easily, reflecting strong support for reinforcing existing voting laws. The amendment requires voters to be U.S. citizens who have lived in Kentucky for at least 28 days before an election.
Violations of these laws can result in fines, imprisonment, or deportation.
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It's about time we put America and Kentucky first by making sure only our citizens have a say in our elections!
Good for Kentucky! It’s about time we make it crystal clear that only U.S. citizens should have a say in our elections. This is common sense – if you’re not a citizen, you shouldn’t get to vote on policies that affect Americans. Hopefully, other states follow their lead and tighten up their voting laws too.
I'm glad to see Kentucky voters take a stand to protect the integrity of our elections. Voting is a right that should be reserved for American citizens who've earned it, not handed out to just anyone who happens to be in the country. This amendment is a common-sense measure to make sure the rules are crystal clear. It’s about time we reinforce the importance of citizenship and protect the foundation of our democracy.
Why do we need more laws to enforce something that’s already illegal? Just seems like more government overreach and unnecessary regulation to me.
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