Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.

Whereas voting is fundamental to a functioning democracy;

Whereas the Constitution prohibits discrimination in voting based on race, sex, poll taxes, and age;

Whereas it is of paramount importance that the United States maintains the legitimacy of its elections and protects them from interference, including interference from foreign threats and illegal voting;

Whereas the city of San Francisco, California, is allowing non-citizens, including illegal immigrants, to register to vote in school board elections;

Whereas New York City, New York, has enacted a law allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections for mayor, city council, and others; and

Whereas the Constitution and Federal law prohibit non-citizens from voting in elections for Federal office: Now, therefore, be it