Summary
The Trump administration has decided that only state and local election officials can register new voters at naturalization ceremonies, stopping nongovernmental groups from doing so. The League of Women Voters and other organizations have criticized this change, saying it restricts new citizens' voting rights.
Key Facts
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the policy change.
- The change means only state and local election officials can handle voter registration at naturalization events.
- The League of Women Voters has criticized the decision, saying it limits new citizens' voting rights.
- Nongovernmental groups were previously involved in voter registration at these ceremonies.
- USCIS stated that nongovernmental organization involvement was inconsistent and burdensome.
- USCIS insists new citizens will still receive voter registration information from election officials or USCIS staff.
- Several states with Republican leadership have made similar moves, imposing restrictions on third-party voter registration efforts.
