A federal judge allowed the state to investigate the status of 2,000 voters and issue provisional ballots.
Before Election Day, District Judge Stephen Locher ruled that Iowa could continue investigating the citizenship status of 2,000 mail-in voters, who were listed as having questionable registrations.
Several states have been concerned that non-citizens are casting illegal votes in federal elections, prompting them to review the eligibility of voters on their rolls. A lawsuit was filed against Iowa’s review on behalf of four recently naturalized citizens, claiming the practice could invalidate the ballots of U.S. citizens.
Judge Locher said that Iowa’s practice was legal due to a ruling made by the Supreme Court four days earlier.
“Today’s ruling is a victory for election integrity,” said Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. “In Iowa, while we encourage all citizens to vote, we will enforce the law and ensure those votes aren’t canceled out by the illegal vote of a non-citizen.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For federal judges as they continue to hear and rule on election-related cases.
- For state governors and legislatures as they seek to ensure the integrity of elections.
Sources: Reuters
