The National Voter Registration Act
A Blueprint for Election Rigging?
The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993, more commonly known as the "Motor Voter Law," was passed by nearly all Democrats in a party-line vote and was signed into law by then-President Bill Clinton. Ostensibly designed to expand voter registration and increase participation in elections, many argue that the real intention was to lay the groundwork for future election rigging by making it easier for ineligible voters to remain on the rolls.
A Discrepancy That Raises Eyebrows
The NVRA prohibits states from removing ineligible voters from the voter rolls within 90 days of an election, but simultaneously requires new voter registrations to be allowed up to 30 days before the election. This creates a 60-day window in which states are effectively prevented from purging their rolls of ineligible voters while still being required to accept new registrations. Critics argue that this is not an oversight but rather a calculated loophole designed to "stack" the voter rolls with ineligible voters during this window—potentially including non-citizens, deceased individuals, and other unqualified persons.
A Rising Tide of Illegal Immigration
Compounding the problem is the fact that since the NVRA was enacted, many states have passed laws allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain state-issued driver's licenses—often the same form of identification used for voter registration. States like California (2013), Colorado (2013), and Illinois (2012) have adopted these laws, further muddying the waters of voter eligibility.
The timing of these state laws is significant. All of these laws allowing undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses came after the passage of the NVRA, making it easier for undocumented individuals to register to vote, whether intentionally or accidentally. Given the large spikes in illegal immigration since 1993,
particularly under the Biden Administration, many contend that Democrats have engineered a system where illegal immigrants can influence U.S. elections.
List of States Allowing Undocumented Immigrants to Obtain Driver's Licenses:
1. California – 2013 (AB 60)
2. Colorado – 2013 (SB 251)
3. Connecticut – 2013 (HB 6495)
4. Delaware – 2015 (SB 59)
5. Hawaii – 2015 (HB 1007)
6. Illinois – 2012 (SB 957)
7. Maryland – 2013 (SB 715)
8. Massachusetts – 2022 (HB 4805)
9. Minnesota – 2023 (HF 4)
10. Nevada – 2013 (SB 303)
11. New Jersey – 2019 (A4743)
12. New Mexico – 2003 (HB 173)
13. New York – 2019 (Green Light Bill, A3675B/S1747B)
14. Oregon – 2019 (HB 2015)
15. Rhode Island – 2022 (SB 2006)
16. Utah – 2005 (HB 144)
17. Vermont – 2013 (S 38)
18. Virginia – 2020 (HB 1211/SB 34)
19. Washington – 1993 (SB 6272)
20. District of Columbia – 2013 (DC B20-275)
The Old Democratic Party: Once Opposed to Illegal Immigration
The Democratic Party of the past took a far different stance on illegal immigration than the one we see today. Historically, many Democrats, particularly those aligned with labor unions, were staunchly opposed to illegal immigration due to its detrimental effects on American workers, especially the working class. The influx of undocumented workers was seen as a direct threat to unionized labor, as it lowered wages and undermined the bargaining power of American workers.
One of the most powerful voices in the Democratic Party on this issue was César Chávez, the iconic labor leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers (UFW). Chávez, who is often celebrated for his advocacy on behalf of farm laborers, was a fierce opponent of illegal immigration. He believed that the flood of undocumented workers depressed wages for American laborers, particularly those working in agriculture. In a stark contrast to today’s Democratic Party, Chávez even went as far as organizing "wet line" operations in the 1970s, where union members would physically block, and sometimes beat, undocumented immigrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Chávez’s belief was simple: illegal immigration weakened the American labor force and made it harder for unionized workers to fight for fair wages and working conditions.
For decades, this anti-illegal immigration stance was a cornerstone of labor union politics and, by extension, the Democratic Party’s platform. The interests of American workers were at the forefront, and any policy that threatened to undermine wages and working conditions was fiercely opposed. But something changed.
What Changed?
A key shift in the Democratic Party’s stance on illegal immigration occurred in the 1990s. As the party increasingly aligned itself with progressive social justice causes and identity politics, its focus shifted away from labor unions and toward embracing immigration reform, including the protection of undocumented immigrants. This change coincided with broader political and economic shifts in the United States, where the party began to court minority voters, including Latinos, as part of their electoral strategy.
Is it a coincidence that Bill Clinton signed the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) into law in 1993, the same year that César Chávez died? Some would argue that it’s not. The NVRA, which made it easier for Americans to register to vote at the DMV and other public agencies, also restricted states from removing ineligible voters from their rolls in the months leading up to elections. Critics suggest that this law was part of a long-term strategy to bolster Democratic voter rolls, and the timing of Chávez's death removed a significant figure who might have opposed such measures that potentially undermined the American workforce.
In the years that followed, Democrats embraced immigration as a central part of their political agenda, gradually sidelining the concerns of labor unions and working-class Americans who were worried about wage suppression. Instead, the party focused on the benefits of diversity, social justice, and expanding voter bases, even if it meant turning a blind eye to the impact of illegal immigration on wage levels.
Today’s Democratic Party is almost unrecognizable from the one that César Chávez once represented. The question remains: was this shift purely ideological, or was it also a strategic move to cement a new voter base, one that would benefit from the very policies Chávez had once fought against?
The DOJ’s Role in the Virginia Case
Most recently, the Biden Administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) has intervened to protect this system, filing lawsuits against states like Virginia for daring to remove ineligible voters from their rolls. Virginia recently removed 6,303 non-citizens from its voter rolls, and the DOJ has sued the state for violating the NVRA by doing so within 90 days of an election. This legal action, along with the Biden Administration’s open-border policies, fuels suspicions that Democrats are actively working to rig future elections by flooding voter rolls with non-eligible individuals.
A National Problem
The scale of this issue becomes even more apparent when considering that over 19 million voters were purged nationwide between the 2020 and 2022 election cycles. Many of these removals occurred in swing states where the margins in the 2020 election were extremely close:
1. Georgia – 309,000 voters were purgz2ed in 2021.
2. Wisconsin – 205,000 voters removed in 2021.
3. Arizona – 200,000 voters purged after the 2020 election.
4. Michigan – 177,000 voters removed from rolls in 2021.
5. Pennsylvania – 144,000 voters purged in 2021.
6. Nevada – 90,000 voters removed post-2020.
While purging voter rolls is a routine practice intended to maintain accurate and up-to-date voter lists, critics argue that these post-election purges were designed to cover up widespread fraud in the 2020 election. Many believe that Democrats used a combination of the NVRA’s restrictions, illegal immigration, and lax voter ID laws to manipulate the outcome of the election in these key swing states.
A Call for Reform
The NVRA must be repealed or reformed if we are to preserve the integrity of U.S. elections. At a minimum, there needs to be a nationwide voter ID requirement, similar to the Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements used in the banking industry. Proof of citizenship should be required for voter registration, and states must have the ability to remove ineligible voters from their rolls without interference from federal agencies.
In light of the NVRA's shortcomings and the Biden Administration's attempts to prevent states like Virginia from maintaining accurate voter rolls, it's time to consider serious reforms. We must protect the sanctity of our elections and ensure that only eligible citizens are able to vote.
Sources:
DOJ Sues Virginia for Purging Voter Rolls Close to Election. (2024). The Epoch Times. https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/us/doj-sues-virginia-for-purging-voter-rolls-close-to-election-5740307?utm_source=andshare
10 States Purged Over 19 Million Voters Between 2020 and 2022. (2023). Truthout. https://www.truthout.org
Study Finds States Purging Millions of Voters in Secret, Often Erroneously. (2023). Brennan Center for Justice. https://www.brennancenter.org