The Restoration of Integrity and Trust in Elections (RITE) has filed a lawsuit on behalf of two concerned citizens in Burlington, Vermont. The lawsuit alleges that the city's decision to allow non-citizens to participate in local elections violates state law and disenfranchises legal residents.
The plaintiffs argue that non-citizen voting gives non-residents the power to influence financial decisions that impact all Vermont taxpayers, ultimately undermining the democratic process.
They are seeking a court ruling to declare Burlington's practice unconstitutional and to prevent non-citizens from voting in future elections.
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This lawsuit highlights the growing debate over non-citizen voting rights in the United States.
While some argue that it promotes inclusivity and civic engagement, others contend that it undermines the integrity of elections and dilutes the votes of citizens.
The outcome of this case could have significant implications for similar policies in other jurisdictions.
“Activists are working overtime to undermine democracy in Vermont by extending the right to vote to noncitizens. This anti-democratic agenda is progressing at an alarming pace. It began in two small towns and has now reached Burlington, Vermont’s largest city," said Derek Lyons, President of RITE. "Non-citizen voting violates citizens’ inherent right to direct how their communities are governed. This is simple. U.S. jurisdictions should be governed by U.S. citizens. The non-citizen voting movement achieves the left’s goal of legalizing foreign interference in American elections. It threatens the rule of law and must be stopped before it further infects Vermont and other states in this country. RITE is supporting this lawsuit to enforce the constitutionally protected rights of citizenship.”
RITE's lawsuit against Burlington cites a Vermont Supreme Court precedent, arguing that local elections, traditionally the domain of citizens, cannot bypass the requirement of citizenship for voting.
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