Los Angeles abandons noncitizen voting plan amid fears of Trump-era political backlash
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David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg, Melissa Gomez
Summary
The article details how Los Angeles officials and immigrant rights groups, led by Angelica Salas and Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez, were developing a proposal to grant noncitizens voting rights in local elections as a response to federal immigration enforcement actions. However, fears of a Trump administration backlash and political risks ultimately led to the plan being abandoned. The piece explores the tensions between expanding democratic participation for immigrants and the potential political consequences of such a move.
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bskyLos Angeles abandons noncitizen voting plan amid fears of Trump-era political backlashlatimes.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledA lot of this is happening because immigrants don't have the right to vote
Some critics said the proposal lacked much-needed specifics, while others worried it would endanger the very people it was designed to help.
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