A bill proposed in the Kansas House aims to remove non-U.S. citizens from the state’s voter rolls using temporary driver’s license records, raising concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement. The Kansas Secretary of State’s Office supports the bill, citing the driver’s license list as one of the best tools to identify non-citizens among the state’s 2 million voters. The bill would compare the lists of people with temporary licenses to the voter rolls and delete any noncitizen names found.
However, concerns have been raised about the logistics and potential for unintended consequences, with critics warning of the risk of disenfranchising valid voters. The ACLU of Kansas has expressed concerns over data privacy and the perpetuation of conspiracy theories about widespread illegal voting. Another bill requiring voters to be citizens, residents, and 18 years old is set for a hearing as well.
The bill’s proponents argue that it is necessary to maintain accurate voter rolls and prevent non-citizens from participating in Kansas elections, citing previous cases of non-citizen voting. The issue of voter eligibility and citizenship status remains a contentious one in Kansas, with ongoing debate over the best methods to ensure the integrity of the voting process.
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Kansas lawmakers propose using driver’s license records to identify non-citizen voters
