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I dressed up to look like I work for Kamala's campaign and I'm trying to find a place for some immigrants who just crossed the border. They need somewhere to stay, even if it's just on the floor. I asked if they could sleep on the lawn, but the response was hesitant because of kids living there. I mentioned that they’re supportive of the border situation, and we’re just looking for a safe place for them. There was some confusion about how to pronounce Kamala's name, and I pointed out that it seemed like they were leaning towards voting for Trump instead. The conversation became tense, and it was clear there was a disagreement about the situation.

We arrived in America six months ago and have already obtained our citizenship. We voted for Kamala Harris, participating in elections in Gwinnett County yesterday and Fulton County today. We have all our necessary documents, including our driver's licenses. We encourage all ATMs to come to America and bring their families.

**Spanish Summary:** Un grupo está registrando votantes hispanos en Phoenix. Una señora ya está registrada por su trabajo. Otra persona puso que quería votar en una aplicación, pero está esperando la residencia. Planea votar por Kamala Harris y nació en Cuba. Otra persona es residente y ya está registrada para votar por su trabajo. Otra persona no es ciudadana y ya llenó la registración. Alguien dice que el primer día van a empezar a sacar gente. **English Translation:** A group is registering Hispanic voters in Phoenix. One woman is already registered through her job. Another person indicated they wanted to vote on an application but is waiting for residency. They plan to vote for Kamala Harris and were born in Cuba. Another person is a resident and is already registered to vote through their job. Another person is not a citizen and has already filled out the registration. Someone says that on the first day, they will start removing people.

We moved to America six months ago and have already obtained our citizenship. We are excited to vote for Kamala Harris. Yesterday, we participated in voting in Gwinnett County, and today, we are voting in Fulton County. We have all our necessary documents ready.

We arrived in America six months ago and have already obtained citizenship. We voted for Kamala Harris yesterday in Gwinnett County and are voting today in Fulton County, equipped with all necessary documents, including our driver's licenses. We encourage all ATAs to join the American Dream Fund.

Speaker 1 is asked where they are from, and they respond that they are from Guinea, specifically Conakry. When asked where in the US they want to go, they say Philadelphia. When asked why, they simply say they have paperwork. Speaker 0 then says they don't know Philadelphia and will check the place. They ask for an address in Philadelphia to go to. Speaker 1 agrees and says okay.

My friend tried to help her nephew get a driver's license in Pompano Beach, Florida, but they were turned away twice and told to return at 6 am. When they arrived early, they found a large group of Somali illegal immigrants, mostly military-age men, waiting. They were not allowed to film the scene. The speaker criticized the situation and mentioned the ease of obtaining a driver's license for voting purposes. They also blamed Kamala Harris for allowing these people into the country.

A group of about 12 foreigners arrived to vote. Younger individuals assisted them in filling out their voter registration forms. They managed to bypass a two-hour line and approached a polling station. However, one woman was told her name wasn't in the system. The group suggested they could go back and change it, raising questions about how names could be altered.

I'm Rosemary Jenks from the Immigration Accountability Project. We estimate 30 million non-citizens in the US who can't vote. The Biden administration's order tells federal agencies to offer voter registration to everyone. State officials can't ask for citizenship proof on federal forms. Non-citizens like asylum seekers or foreign students may mistakenly register to vote, risking deportation for voting unlawfully.

They go to the New York City Board of Elections office at 200 Varick Street, 10th Floor, in New York, NY, planning to pose as a non-citizen, Canadian green card holder to see how far they can get in the voter registration process. They note that a clerk initially says you must be a citizen to fill out the registration, but another clerk claims they “accept anything that comes over the counter” and that there are people who have legal situations and registered when they weren’t a citizen. The first clerk’s behavior raises concern: he does not tell them it would be illegal to complete the application as a noncitizen, only that he wouldn’t recommend it. The participants press for clarity. The first clerk admits that “we can’t stop you from submitting the application and if it goes through, but most likely because they don’t do like a full background check,” and adds that “once in a while, you know, we have people who come in here and they have legal situations and they registered, they weren’t a citizen, boom, boom, boom.” The participants quote that as a direct admission that non-citizens are in fact registering to vote. One participant asks if they can fill out the form, and the clerk responds: “Up to you. That’s right. I can’t tell you what to do. You wanna fill that, fill it out. But everything is clear clearly stated, especially at this bottom, it says American citizens.” The participant asks if the clerk would report them; the clerk says “No. No. No. I’m not, no. I’m not that’s not my job to report anyone. My job is just to collect the application and put it and submit it to the department.” The clerk adds that they “accept anything that comes over the counter, you know.” Under New York election law, section 17-106, it is stated that “any election officer who willfully violates any provision of the election law relative to the registration of electors is guilty of a felony.” The participants note it would be a criminal offense for the worker to process their voter registration after admitting to being a noncitizen. They ask if they can take materials with them and the clerk confirms they can “take one of these.” The participants are told that they can fill out the form, and if it comes back or doesn’t, they will submit it; the clerk reiterates that they “can’t do our background check on you. We just collect it.” On leaving, they decide not to submit any application, since doing so would be illegal. They later return to gather more information, but the worker becomes suspicious, consults a coworker, and then changes his stance and refuses to accept the application. They observe that at these centers, there is no requirement to show ID, Social Security, or any proof of identification; all you have to do is sign an affidavit stating you are an American citizen. They describe this as a potential threat to the integrity of the U.S. electoral system. They conclude with the implication that non-citizen registrations have occurred and question how many such forms have been processed.

The video documents an undercover-style investigation at the New York City Board of Elections on the 10th Floor at 200 Varick Street, focusing on whether noncitizens can register to vote. Speaker 0 plans to pose as a noncitizen Canadian green-card holder and attempts to engage a staffer about voter registration. In the first encounter, Speaker 2 tells Speaker 1 that “Everything you fill out, you’re swearing an affidavit that everything you’re putting down is true,” and notes that “you gotta be a citizen to fill it out.” Speaker 1 identifies as “a green card holder from Canada.” The staffer initially signals uncertainty about whether to fill out the form, saying, “I wouldn’t fill it out,” but also suggests the possibility that noncitizens have previously registered. Speaker 0 observes that the staffer does not state it would be illegal to complete the application as a noncitizen, only that the staffer “doesn’t recommend it.” The conversation reveals that the staffer acknowledges noncitizens have registered before: “We have people who come in here and they have legal situations and they registered, they weren’t a citizen, boom boom boom.” The staffer also admits that they “can’t stop you from submitting the application,” and that there is generally no full background check; “we can’t do our background check on you. We just collect it. That’s it.” Speaker 2 reinforces that the staff’s role is to collect and submit, not to verify citizenship, stating, “we accept anything that comes over the counter,” and reiterating that “if it comes back to you, it comes back to… If it doesn’t, it doesn’t.” When Speaker 1 asks if they will report the noncitizen, the staffer responds, “No. No. No. I’m not… that’s not my job to report anyone. My job is just to collect the application and put it and submit it to the department.” Speaker 0 cites New York election law—“Under New York election law, section seventeen one zero six, any election officer who willfully violates any provision of the election law relative to the registration of electors is guilty of a felony”—to argue that processing a noncitizen registration would be a criminal offense. After leaving the office, the pair return to request more information, but the staffer becomes suspicious, consults a coworker, and then refuses to accept their application. The video notes that, according to the staff, “we get registrations come to the mail. We, you know, we whatever comes through, we accept and then it’s submitted,” and emphasizes the absence of ID or proof of citizenship requirements at registration, solely requiring an affidavit asserting citizenship. The segment concludes by highlighting concerns about potential threats to electoral integrity, asserting that there is no requirement to show ID or documentation to register, and that all that is required is signing an affidavit claiming American citizenship.

Speaker 0 asks for an ID from Speaker 1, insisting, “Do you have an ID on you, ma'am?” Speaker 1 replies, “I don't need a ID to walk around in in my city.” Speaker 0 presses for IDs, warning, “If not, we're gonna put you in the vehicle. We're gonna ID you.” Speaker 1 refuses, saying, “I don't need to take out you take out your ID.” Speaker 0 presses again: “Hey, ma'am.” Speaker 1 asserts, “It's ma'am. Am US citizen. I am US citizen.” Speaker 0 asks, “Alright. Can we see an ID, please?” Speaker 1 repeats, “I am US citizen. I don't need to carry around an ID in my home. Well, where were born?” Speaker 0 questions, “Where were you born?” Speaker 1 responds, “This is my home,” and then, “Minneapolis is my home.” Speaker 0 clarifies, “Ma'am, that's not that's we're doing an immigration check. We're doing a citizen check. We're asking you where you were born.” Speaker 1 insists, “This is where I belong. This is my home.” Speaker 0 pushes, “Ma'am, can belong here, but where were you born? Not gonna give you a ID.” Speaker 1 repeats, “I belong here. I should be walking around here at three. I shouldn't be afraid in my life at this point.” Speaker 0 presses, “Ma'am, do you have an ID to give us? Skirt? Yes. You're correct.” Speaker 1 protests, “You're making me a skirt. You're making me a Do you have an ID?” Speaker 0 again asks for an ID, and Speaker 1 repeats, “This is my home.” Speaker 0 states, “Ma'am, where were you born?” Speaker 1 responds, “I am US citizen. I am US citizen. I don't think so. You have a right to picture me while I am in my home or walking around in my home. This is not acceptable.” Speaker 0 continues, “You guys, you terrorizing people.” Speaker 1 emphasizes, “Ma'am And it's not.” Speaker 0 asks again, “Where were you born?” Speaker 1 states, “It doesn't matter where I was born. Belong here. I am US citizen.” She adds, “What else can I say? I am citizen. This is my home.” Speaker 0 warns, “Menia realize that if… [you] lie,” and Speaker 1 reiterates, “Menia, but this is my home.” Eventually Speaker 1 declares, “I am US citizen. I am not gonna take out anything. What the fuck?”

Speaker 0 questions Speaker 1 about their lack of concern for the financial burden on Americans due to immigration. Speaker 1 expresses their love for America and willingness to pay for their dream. Speaker 0 points out that Speaker 1 entered illegally, but Speaker 1 admits to not knowing the legal process. Speaker 1 plans to work as an Uber driver and mentions their admiration for American music culture. Speaker 0 raises concerns about homelessness and lack of work permit, but Speaker 1 remains optimistic about finding work. Speaker 1 expresses willingness to do any job for America and mentions paying taxes. Speaker 0 asks about Speaker 1's family, and Speaker 1 hopes they can visit but acknowledges language barriers. Speaker 1 is not scared of potential rejection and expresses gratitude towards Joe Biden.

The speakers address concerns about voting and encourage people to exercise their right to vote. They emphasize that no one can prevent individuals from voting if they show up at their polling place. They also debunk the fear that voting will lead to immigration authorities knowing their address and potentially deporting them. They clarify that voting is confidential and that the voting rolls are not shared for investigation purposes. They highlight that if someone has undocumented family members, they have an even greater reason to vote. To find information on how to vote, they suggest visiting Iwillvote.com.

A group of about 12 foreigners arrived to vote. They were assisted by younger individuals to fill out their voter registration forms. Despite facing a two-hour wait, they managed to bypass the line. When one woman approached the voting station, officials couldn't find her name in the system. The group suggested they could change her name to resolve the issue, raising questions about how that could be done.

Anna, a noncitizen who has lived in the US for 25 years, encourages other noncitizens in DC to register to vote. She learned that she is eligible to vote in DC and was excited by the prospect. Another speaker highlights that DC has a large immigrant population that lacks deserved representation. Noncitizens in DC who have resided there for at least 30 days and do not intend to vote elsewhere are encouraged to register and make their voices heard. Information on registration can be found on the board of elections website.

Speaker 0 states they can help the individual register when they get their ID. Speaker 1 asserts that an ID does not prove citizenship. Speaker 0 says they moved the individual from citizens in 2013 and that they had IDs in multiple states. The individual acknowledges this.

A crowd gathered at the Saint Paul Armory after the governor signed a measure making driver's licenses available broadly, described as “driver’s licenses for all,” effectively serving as a photo ID for all residents, regardless of citizenship. The discussion then centers on how these licenses interact with voting and registration processes. One speaker notes that if someone comes in with a driver’s license, they would receive a photo ID and register accordingly, even if their social security number is incorrect or missing. The concern raised is whether that person, after obtaining a driver’s license, could then cast a vote despite incomplete registration information. The dialogue explores the potential for a non-citizen who possesses a driver’s license to participate in elections. In response, another participant—referred to as the chair—addresses the procedure for handling incomplete registrations. The chair explains that the designation on the roster for someone whose registration is incomplete can be resolved if the person presents an acceptable identification document. In such a case, the challenge from the roster would be cleared, and the individual would be permitted to cast a ballot. A subsequent aside acknowledges the potential problem inherent in this approach, with a speaker named Anderson prompting clarification. The core question remains: could a person who is not a citizen, but who presents a driver’s license at the voting point, be permitted to vote? The chair provides a definitive statement regarding eligibility: at both the time of registration and at the time of submitting a ballot, every voter signs an attestation affirming their eligibility to vote, including that they meet all eligibility requirements that they are a US citizen. This underscores the requirement that, despite the availability of driver’s licenses to a broad population, the attestation of citizenship remains a binding condition for voting. The exchange highlights a tension between broad ID access and the constitutional requirement of citizenship for voting, with the chair reiterating that citizenship is required to vote, even if driver’s licenses are issued more inclusively.

Speaker 0: बात यह नहीं है कि मैं क्या बनूंगा? बात यह है कि मैं क्या करूंगा हमारे communities के लिए और हर एक New Yorker के लिए? मैं हमारे शहर को affordable बनाऊंगा क्योंकि New Yorkers मुश्किल से afford कर रहे हैं रोटी, कपड़ा और मकान. मैं ये सब बदलने के लिए लड़ रहा हूं Rent free, free buses, universal child care और सस्ती groceries के ज़रिए. पर आपको एक सवाल पूछना चाहता हूं. तुमने कभी किसी को vote किया? किया. **Translation:** Speaker 0: It's not about what I will become, but what I will do for our communities and every New Yorker. I will make our city affordable because New Yorkers can barely afford food, clothing, and shelter. I am fighting to change all this through rent-free initiatives, free buses, universal childcare, and affordable groceries. But I want to ask you a question: Have you ever voted for someone? You have.

A group of about 12 foreigners arrived to vote. They were assisted by younger individuals to fill out their voter registration. Despite a two-hour wait, they managed to bypass the line. One woman faced issues with her name not being in the system, but was told they could change it. There was confusion about how to change her name on the spot.

James O'Keefe reports from North Philadelphia, near the City Commissioner's Office and an NGO called Saiba. The NGO is informing people that they can vote with just an ITIN number, even if they are not U.S. citizens. An undercover reporter confirmed this information at the NGO. O'Keefe then spoke with a city official who stated that to vote, one only needs to be a resident of Philadelphia, regardless of having a Social Security number. The atmosphere is loud, and O'Keefe attempts to engage with individuals across the street, who reiterate that voting is possible with an ITIN number.

The speakers in the video address concerns about voting. They emphasize that no one can prevent you from voting if you show up at your polling place. They encourage people to visit Iwillvote.com for voting information. The speakers also address fears among millennials, dreamers, and undocumented citizens about voting. They clarify that voting does not expose your immigration status or lead to investigations. They stress that voting is confidential and urge those with undocumented family members to vote.

Some believe that many millennials, dreamers, and undocumented people, who contribute to the country, are fearful of voting because they worry immigration will find them and deport their families. One speaker claims that this is untrue because voting is confidential and voting rolls are not transferred for investigation. Another speaker expresses disbelief, stating that the President is questioning whether an illegal person is voting, and reminding people that only citizens can vote. The speaker believes the President is saying not to worry about being caught for illegal voting. The speaker emphasizes that undocumented people cannot vote because they are not citizens.

The first speaker describes a scenario in which a person can obtain a driver’s license again because licenses are issued broadly to those who register to vote. If the individual’s Social Security number does not match, they are flagged, but as long as they present an ID (the driver’s license) and sign that they are eligible to vote, they can vote and are no longer flagged, remaining in the system. Mister Lanell then responds by clarifying the process. He says that for anyone presenting documentation to register to vote, that documentation serves as affirmation of their identity. He notes that the driver’s license has not been used as proof of citizenship for the purposes of registering to vote; rather, it affirms that the person is who they say they are. He adds that in any case where someone were to cast a ballot, if they were ineligible to vote, there are reports generated post-election for voters who are challenged. Counties run these reports to show the status of voters that had been updated due to having cast a ballot, and these reports can be reviewed and referred to the county attorney. The first speaker concludes by restating the original question and provides a direct answer: the answer is yes to their question.

James O'Keefe reports from North Philadelphia, near the City Commissioner's Office and an NGO called Saiba. The NGO is informing people that they can vote using only an ITIN number, even if they are not U.S. citizens. An undercover reporter confirmed this information at the NGO. O'Keefe then visited the City Commissioner's Office, where a staff member stated that to vote, one only needs to be a resident of Philadelphia, regardless of having a Social Security number. The atmosphere is loud, and O'Keefe attempts to engage with individuals across the street who are also promoting voting with an ITIN number.