New Bill Bars Non-Americans From Voting in Kentucky

Published on January 28, 2024

A new bill introduced in Kentucky seeks to restrict voting rights to only people who are U.S. citizens, which Republicans say is necessary to ensure election integrity. House Bill 341 was introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives on Jan. 22. It proposes amending sections 145 and 155 of Kentucky’s Constitution to “prohibit persons who are not citizens of the United States from being allowed to vote in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.” HB 341 was introduced by state Rep. Michael Meredith (R-Ky.). “This bill marks a crucial milestone in ensuring the integrity of our elections,” he said in a statement. “If HB341 receives a 2/3rds majority ‘yes’ vote in the House and Senate, it will be presented on the ballot in November 2024 for Kentucky citizens to have their say,”...

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