Staff Reports
The nation’s stability hinges on two critical pillars: secure borders and trustworthy elections. The disturbing reality is that the current administration appears intent on undermining both. Since January 2021, the borders have been wide open, inviting everything but lawful behavior. This unfortunate trend extends into the realm of elections, where the Biden-Harris administration has unleashed a legal onslaught against Alabama, a state merely trying to uphold its constitutional duty to manage voter rolls effectively.
In a recent move that raises eyebrows and concerns alike, the Department of Justice issued a warning that could chill election integrity efforts across the country. The DOJ has developed an aversion to any attempts by states to clean up voter rolls during what it deems the “quiet period” of the National Voter Registration Act. The ramifications are significant; Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen initiated an effort to deactivate and remove non-citizens from the voter rolls, which could protect the integrity of upcoming elections. The DOJ responded with a lawsuit, arguing that such actions violate guidelines that ostensibly exist to ensure fairness in the electoral process.
BETRAYAL: Harris/Biden Admin Fighting Attempts to Remove Noncitizens From Voter Registries https://t.co/dj0DTHPhaN
— Ward Clark (@TheGreatLander) October 8, 2024
One must question the motives behind this federal intervention. The federal government seems more interested in defending the rights of non-citizens than ensuring that only those legally entitled to vote have a say in the electoral process. Alabama’s actions, targeting individuals registered with noncitizen identification numbers—specifically 3,251 individuals—are an exercise of the state’s constitutional rights and responsibilities. The proposal allowed those who have since become naturalized citizens to update their information and participate in elections, emphasizing that inclusion is still a priority.
The lawsuit against Alabama did not arise in a vacuum; it was spurred by activist groups like the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, which immediately cried foul over the state’s attempts to clean up its voter rolls. They clade their accusations in claims of discrimination, yet it is puzzling how targeting non-citizens could violate the rights of naturalized citizens. The logic appears flawed, as the primary goal is to ensure that those who are not legally eligible to vote do not have their votes count, not to alienate those who are entitled to participate in democracy.
The clear intention of the Biden-Harris Justice Department seems to be facilitating greater access to the ballot box—for the wrong people, no less. As Alabama attempts to reinforce the integrity of its elections, the federal government is standing in the way, suggesting a broader agenda to undermine state-led initiatives designed to keep elections honest. This case sets a troubling precedent. If Alabama can be stymied in its legitimate efforts to safeguard the sanctity of its voter registration process, one can only imagine what other states might face in their quest for electoral integrity.
A republic thrives on lawful governance and the rule of law, both of which rely on secure borders and verifiable elections. The actions of the Harris-Biden administration signal a disturbing shift away from these principles, suggesting a willingness to compromise on national integrity in favor of a political agenda that embraces a less rigid interpretation of citizenship and voting rights. It is imperative that citizens remain vigilant, for the fate of the nation hangs in the balance, and the ongoing battle over election integrity is only just heating up.
