Not one of us would dream of casting a vote in another country's election, unless of course, we happen to be citizens in that country. The understanding here is no different, should be no different. Existing federal law attaches grave criminal penalties, serious consequences for anyone who is not a citizen who votes in a federal election. Interestingly enough, neither the Constitution nor any federal law, of course, dictates what any state might do with regard to state and local elections and who may vote in those. (00:24–00:34)
CLAIM
Asserts that federal law imposes severe penalties on non-citizens voting in federal elections.
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