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Oakland voters OK noncitizen voting in school board races, but the measure might never go into effect
Oakland voters have passed a Measure that will enable the Oakland City Council to allow non-citizen voting in school board elections. Should the City Council pass this ordinance as expected, USJF will file suit in Alameda County to block this unconstitutional law. An Alameda County judge already stated that USJF's legal victory in San Francisco County, that stopped non-citizen voting, was probably correct, and USJF will bring the same case against the City of Oakland.
California Public Policy Foundation files Complaint
Against the City of Oakland
On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, the California Public Policy Foundation filed a Complaint against the City of Oakland after the Oakland City Council proposed a Charter Amendment to City voters this November. This amendment would "allow noncitizen residents, who are the parents, legal guardians, or legally recognized caregivers of a child residing in Oakland, to vote for the office of school board director on the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education." The City of Oakland cited the City of San Francisco's similar measure, however San Francisco's ordinance allowing noncitizens to vote in school board elections was ruled unconstitutional and invalidated in Superior Court in July of 2022. The California Constitution is clear: to vote in California one must be over 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States. California Public Policy Foundation brings this petition in the Superior Court of Alameda County, asking the Court to remove the noncitizen voting measure from the November 2022 ballot in Oakland and to declare that Oakland does not have the power to extend voting privileges to non-citizens. Such a ruling will ensure fidelity to the California Constitution and protect election integrity in California.
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Judge Issues Order Denying City of San Francisco's Motion to Stay Judgment Enjoining Noncitizen Voting
Judge Enjoins San Francisco Noncitizen Voting!
Editorial: Reject legally questionable push for non-citizen voting
In Oakland, vote no on Measure S expansion of school elections. In San Jose, suspend effort to open up city elections.
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Suit in Superior Court against the
City of San Francisco
CPPF is fighting to protect election integrity and ensure that every legitimate vote is counted and not diluted by illegal voting. We have just filed suit in Superior Court against the City of San Francisco, seeking a Writ of Mandate to permanently enjoin them from allowing illegal aliens to vote in school district elections. The state constitution of California explicitly restricts voting to citizens, and CPPF is determined to uphold the rule of law, particularly when our elected representatives are emboldened to ignore the very laws they swore an oath to uphold and protect.
Editorial: Reject legally questionable push for non-citizen voting
Written by MERCURY NEWS & EAST BAY TIMES EDITORIAL BOARDS
Proposals in Oakland and San Jose to allow people without citizenship to vote in local elections are bad policy, potentially legally flawed and politically misguided.
One of the key privileges of citizenship is the right to vote. While we as a nation should cherish our immigrant heritage, we should honor the sanctity of our elections by limiting voting to those who have cleared the hurdle of citizenship.
Judge strikes down San Francisco law allowing noncitizen parents to vote in school elections
Written by Bob Egelko
A San Francisco law allowing noncitizen parents to vote in local school board elections was overturned Friday by a judge who said the California Constitution permits only citizens to vote.
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San Francisco Defends Right of Non-Citizens to Vote in School Board Elections
Written by Lisa Moreno
“The California constitution clearly establishes that a qualification for voting in any elections, including school board elections,” Lacy said, “is that the person be a citizen of the U.S.”