Are Virginia voting booths the new safe space for illegals?

A proposed bill in Virginia is drawing attention as lawmakers debate enforcement of immigration laws near polling places. House Delegate Alfonso Lopez introduced legislation that would restrict law enforcement from enforcing immigration laws within 40 feet of polling locations.

Virginia officials maintain that non-citizens are not voting in the state, and federal law continues to require U.S. citizenship to vote in elections. Legal experts note that no state can override federal law, raising questions about the necessity and implications of the proposed measure.

The proposal comes amid ongoing national concern about election integrity and immigration enforcement, highlighting the tension between state legislation and federal responsibilities.