New Jersey Scrutinizes Noncitizen Voter Rolls | Newark News

New Jersey is investigating how thousands of noncitizens ended up on voter rolls, blaming an outdated “honor system” registration process that relies on self-certification of citizenship. Though no votes cast by noncitizens affected election outcomes, the issue has sparked political debate and a new independent probe. A 2018 motor-voter law change automatically registered license applicants — with an opt-out — is suspected as a key factor. While tech vendors deny errors, lawmakers are pushing two bills: one requiring proof of citizenship for Real ID applications (effective 2028) and another to eliminate motor-voter registration for noncitizens entirely — tightening safeguards to ensure only eligible voters remain on the rolls. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c733c5e1b83ee44f