What prevents an undocumented immigrant with a “Driver’s License for All” from registering to vote? A person will only be registered to vote through MN Driver and Vehicle Services if they provide proof of citizenship at the time of obtaining or renewing their driver’s license. While undocumented immigrants won’t have to prove their citizenship to get a driver’s license, NOT doing so will mean they cannot also register to vote when getting their license.

Anyone registering to vote is required to affirm, under penalty of law, that they meet a list of requirements to be eligible to vote in Minnesota, including U.S. citizenship. Undocumented immigrants therefore face both perjury and deportation if they falsify their identity during the voting process.

  

This column is provided by the League of Women Voters, based on information from the Minnesota Secretary of State. The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization that’s goal is empowering voters and defending democracy through voter education and engagement, advocating for democracy, and encouraging civic participation.

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