# There's Nothing Stopping Blue States From Letting Noncitizens Vote -- Yet

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Podcast: [Federalist Radio Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/federalist-radio-hour-835351)
Published: 2026-05-05T20:27:28+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour , Avi Fortenberry, president of Americans for Citizen Voting, joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to weigh in on the citizenship voting debate and explain why using a constitutional amendment to prevent states from allowing non-citizens to vote is essential to election security. Read more from Fortenberry here . The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate . Your support keeps us going.

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