Our democracy is strongest when it includes all Americans. Citizenship is the key to unlocking democratic participation.
Back to topThe freedom to vote is at the core of a strong democracy. But recently, politicians — from state houses to the White House — have tried to limit that freedom, and consequently, weaken our democracy.
State-level documentation laws, the SAVE Act and President Trump's executive order on voting would all have the same effect: making it harder for...
The Constitution is clear: The right to vote is a fundamental right of citizenship.
After the Civil War, the 14th Amendment established that there is no underclass of Americans based on who your parents are. Trying to change who can vote by attacking citizenship threatens to silence millions of Americans.
When every voice is heard, our democracy is more representative of the people.
Here are some of the issues we’re tackling to ensure every American has the freedom to vote, no matter where they were born, or who their parents are.
The census: Counting every person who lives in the country in our census is important to make sure all Americans are fairly represented.
Unfair documentation requirements: When registering to vote, people must swear that they are U.S. citizens, whether they were born here or moved here.
We already have strict laws to ensure that only American citizens vote in federal elections. Lying about your citizenship leads to serious consequences like deportation and jail time. There is no reason voters should have to jump through extra hoops and provide additional documentation to cast their ballot — these barriers do not make our elections any more secure, they just keep eligible Americans from voting.
Birthright citizenship: Birthright citizenship is the cornerstone of our democracy and cannot be undone by any president.
Birthright citizenship ensures that all Americans, regardless of who their parents are, have equal rights under the law and the opportunity to make their voices heard.
