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Oh, they most certainly do. The right to vote is held out was sacrosanc. That's only the official line here, as we cut out sub sections and revoke their rights all the time. Felons, for example. Or people without IDs. What's closer to the truth (as I'm sure you know; not much different there I imagine) is that the ones with the most capital of influence are the ones who decide the direction laws take.

As to non-citizen voting, Vermont's recent SCT decision is a great example of a when non-citizens should be allowed to vote. There, local residents were voting on the tax-payer funded school board budget, and non-citizens pay taxes. That seems simple and fair and not a reason IMO to be up in arms about their participation.

How have you been, btw?

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Catherine Pugh, Esq.
Catherine Pugh, Esq.

Written by Catherine Pugh, Esq.

Private Counsel. Former DOJ-CRT, Special Litigation Section, Public Defender; Adjunct Professor (law & undergrad). Developed Race & Law course.

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