Voter Integrity Protection Act

The Voter Integrity Protection Act proposes to increase the legal penalties for non-U.S. nationals who are unlawfully present in the country and participate in federal elections. Under current law, it is already illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal contests. This legislation would specifically categorize such an act as an aggravated felony for those without legal status, which is one of the most serious classifications under immigration law.

If enacted, a conviction for this offense would lead to significant immigration consequences. These include making the individual permanently ineligible to enter the United States, subject to mandatory deportation, and legally barred from ever establishing the good moral character required to become a naturalized citizen. The bill aims to clarify that any non-citizen knowingly violating federal voting prohibitions while being unlawfully present would be immediately deportable.

For the average citizen, this bill would not change existing voting requirements or procedures. Instead, it focuses on the enforcement and sentencing phase of immigration law. By increasing the severity of the punishment, the bill intends to provide a stronger legal deterrent against non-citizen participation in the federal electoral process.