Source: Fox News
Summary
Immigration experts are warning that the discovery of an illegal immigrant voting in Philadelphia for over a decade is a “serious threat” to American democracy. Simon Hankinson, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, said that the perception of impropriety and corruption can undermine democracy. Mahady Sacko, a Mauritanian citizen, allegedly voted in every federal election since 2008 and has been arrested and charged with voter fraud. Experts are debating the need for stronger election integrity laws.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Experts discuss the implications of an illegal immigrant voting in Philadelphia. Simon Hankinson says the perception of impropriety can undermine democracy. Catherine Engelbrecht, founder of True the Vote, suggests that comprehensive voter roll audits are needed to determine the extent of the problem. David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, says that noncitizen voting is extremely rare. Hans von Spakovsky, a former commissioner at the Federal Election Commission, argues that the current honor system is insufficient and that even a small number of aliens could make a difference in an election.
The conversation follows a familiar pattern, with experts on both sides presenting their views on the issue.
