In this LifeZette article, staff writers report that the Los Angeles City Council has approved placing a measure on the November ballot to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, sparking outrage among conservatives who call it an assault on citizenship and election integrity.
- The plan, pushed by Democratic Socialist Councilmember Hugo Soto Martinez, follows San Francisco’s model of letting noncitizens vote in school board elections.
- LA County Republican Party Chair Roxanne Hoge, a naturalized citizen, slammed the move as an “affront to all Americans,” arguing voting is a sacred privilege earned through citizenship and allegiance to the Constitution.
- Critics warn it would create logistical nightmares, erode public trust in already tainted California elections, and further incentivize illegal immigration.
- Opponents argue the proposal prioritizes “inclusivity” over the rule of law in a city already plagued by homelessness, crime, and dysfunction under progressive policies.
- Legal experts predict immediate court challenges, as California’s constitution ties voting rights to citizenship.
- The council’s action comes amid broader national debates over election security and efforts to prevent noncitizen voting in federal contests.
- Republicans view it as Democrats’ latest power grab to dilute the voice of American citizens in blue cities.
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https://www.lifezette.com/2026/06/los-angeles-city-council-pushes-plan-to-let-noncitizens-vote-watch/
