Washington Times' review of hundreds of cases shows how noncitizens end up on voter rolls

Cliff Sanon really liked to register to vote. The only problem? Federal prosecutors say Mr. Sanon isn't an American citizen. He's an illegal immigrant who's been ordered deported, but can't be sent back to his home country of Haiti because he could face persecution there.

Washington Times' review of hundreds of cases shows how noncitizens end up on voter rolls

TL;DR

  • Federal prosecutors claim Cliff Sanon, an illegal immigrant, registered to vote.
  • Sanon has an existing deportation order.
  • He cannot be deported to Haiti due to fear of persecution.
  • This case is part of a broader review of noncitizens on voter rolls.