Unwanted ballots worry Korean green card holders amid US voting crackdown
SEATTLE — With the Trump administration stepping up its crackdown on noncitizen voting ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections, some Korean green card holders are worried that receiving election ballots they never requested could land them in immigration trouble. Across online forums and social media discussions, including Korean-American communities, green card holders have shared accounts of…
As the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on noncitizen voting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, Korean green card holders are expressing concerns over receiving election ballots they did not request. This could potentially result in immigration issues for them. Various online forums and social media platforms, especially within Korean-American communities, have reported instances of green card holders receiving ballots or voter registration materials, even though they are not U.S. citizens.
One user mentioned that they have been receiving ballots every time ballots arrive, while another shared that both she and her husband, who hold green cards, have received jury summonses and election-related mail. These accounts have ignited discussions regarding how noncitizens unknowingly receive election materials and whether such mistakes could jeopardize their green cards or future attempts at obtaining citizenship.
Some users are worried they might have been registered without their knowledge, while others question how permanent residents could be unaware that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in U.S. elections.
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