Written by Caleb Mitchell.

The Biden–Harris Department of Justice has stepped into the fray once again, this time urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a Republican-backed effort to enforce an Arizona law that mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration. On August 16, 2024, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar filed a request with the Supreme Court, insisting that the lower court’s ruling, which blocked the law from taking effect, should stand through the 2024 election.

In her filing, Prelogar argued that granting a stay on the lower court’s decision would disrupt the election process. “Judicial intervention at this stage would undermine the orderly administration of the election, risking the disfranchisement of thousands of voters who have already registered to vote using the federal form,” she stated. This plea by the DOJ has sparked controversy, especially among those who believe that ensuring voter eligibility is key to maintaining election integrity.

This battle over Arizona’s election law has been brewing since the Biden-Harris administration, alongside other left-wing groups, sued the state shortly after the law’s passage in 2022. The stakes are high, particularly given that more than 11,600 people in Arizona voted using federal-only ballots during the 2020 election—a number that exceeded Biden’s margin of victory over Trump by more than 1,000 votes.

Democrats Push for Voting Rights for Illegal Immigrants

While the Biden-Harris administration works to block Arizona’s voter ID law, other Democrats are pushing forward with a more ambitious agenda. Their 2024 platform includes a proposal that would create a path for illegal immigrants to become “lawful prospective immigrants” with the ability to vote in U.S. elections. Under the U.S. Citizenship Act, illegal aliens who remain in the country for five years without significant absences could see their status adjusted to that of lawful permanent residents.

This proposed legislation would also allow deported illegal immigrants to return to the U.S. if they had previously resided in the country for at least three years. According to the DNC platform, the bill aims to modernize the legal immigration framework, which hasn’t been updated since 1990. The proposal includes a permanent increase in family-sponsored and employment-based immigration, signaling a major shift in immigration policy.

Critics argue that this move could dramatically alter the political landscape of the United States, turning the country into a perpetual “Democrat land” as millions of new voters are added to the rolls. This fear is compounded by concerns over election integrity, especially in battleground states like Arizona and Georgia, where the outcome of the 2024 election could be decided by razor-thin margins.

Georgia’s Election Integrity Rule Sparks Controversy

Meanwhile, in Georgia, a new election integrity rule has been approved by the Republican-led State Election Board. On August 19, 2024, the board voted 3-2 in favor of a measure that allows local officials to verify that the “total number of ballots cast” does not exceed the “total number of persons who voted.” This rule is intended to prevent the kind of discrepancies that have fueled claims of voter fraud in recent years.

However, the decision has been met with fierce opposition from left-wing activists and politicians, who argue that the rule could be used to suppress votes in the upcoming election. Many are concerned that this move is part of a broader “far-right takeover” of Georgia’s election system, which could sway the outcome of the 2024 election in favor of Republicans.

As the battle over election laws intensifies, the stakes have never been higher. With the future of American democracy on the line, both sides are digging in for a fight that could shape the nation’s political landscape for years to come.

Our Take

The Biden administration’s efforts to block Arizona’s voter ID law and push for voting rights for illegal immigrants reflect a troubling trend in American politics. While ensuring access to the ballot is important, it should not come at the cost of election integrity. Allowing non-citizens to vote undermines the very foundation of democracy and risks turning the United States into a one-party state. At the same time, Georgia’s new election integrity rule is a necessary step toward ensuring that every vote counts—and that only eligible voters participate in the process.