The Drift Watch

House Passes Bill Mandating Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Federal Elections

An early warning signal — tracked and categorized.

Other Strong April 9, 2025

Closely mirrors EO issued March 2025. Represents an effort to codify a key authoritarian policy shift under the guise of election integrity. Reinforces voter suppression trajectory.

Sources

U.S. House passes bill targeting voting by noncitizens, which is already against the law (Source NM)
Andrew Coyne: Fair Elections Act proof the Conservatives are no normal government (National Post)

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