The Integrity in Immigration and Voting Act (IIVA)

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Proposal for Legislative Action: The Integrity in Immigration and Voting Act (IIVA)

By Israel Cruz for US Senate.

Objective

To strengthen the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that immigration practices align with U.S. laws, safeguarding the rights of citizens and preventing voter manipulation.

Key Components

1.	Strengthening Voter Registration Requirements
•	Prohibit Voting by Non-Citizens: Mandate that states require proof of citizenship for voter registration, aligning with existing federal law (e.g., the National Voter Registration Act).
•	Implement Stricter ID Verification: Require photo identification that proves citizenship before an individual can register to vote or cast a ballot.
2.	Transparency and Accountability for NGOs
•	Registration and Reporting: Require NGOs involved in immigration assistance to register with the federal government and provide annual reports on their activities, including funding sources and the number of individuals assisted.
•	Limit Federal Funding for Non-Compliant Organizations: Establish criteria for federal funding that ensures NGOs comply with laws prohibiting voter manipulation and ensure accountability in how they use taxpayer money.
3.	Enhancing Penalties for Voter Fraud
•	Increase Criminal Penalties: Introduce stiffer penalties for individuals and organizations found guilty of voter fraud or manipulation, including fines and potential imprisonment.
•	Establish Clear Definitions: Define what constitutes voter manipulation, coercion, or fraud to provide clear guidelines for enforcement.
4.	Protecting Electoral Integrity
•	Create an Electoral Oversight Committee: Establish a bipartisan committee responsible for overseeing and investigating allegations of voter manipulation, ensuring that concerns are addressed swiftly and transparently.
•	Implement Regular Audits: Require regular audits of voter rolls and immigration assistance programs to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with laws.
5.	Public Awareness Campaign
•	Educate Citizens: Fund public awareness campaigns to inform citizens about their voting rights, the importance of verifying eligibility, and how to report suspicious activities.
•	Encourage Civic Engagement: Promote civic education programs that emphasize the responsibilities of citizenship and the importance of participating in the electoral process.
6.	Fairness for Legal Immigrants
•	Addressing the Perception of Inequity: Recognize that granting expedited legal status and voting rights to individuals who entered the country illegally undermines the efforts of those who immigrated legally.
•	Mandate Equal Treatment: Ensure that pathways to legal status do not confer voting rights until a specific period has passed, maintaining fairness in the electoral process and respecting the sacrifices made by legal immigrants.
7.	Economic Impact on Job Market
•	Undercutting Legal Immigrants: Acknowledge that the influx of illegal immigrants can undercut wages and job opportunities for legal immigrants and American citizens. This saturation of the job market can drive down wages, making it harder for legal immigrants to compete fairly for employment.
•	Enforce Labor Protections: Strengthen enforcement of labor laws to protect the rights and wages of legal workers, ensuring that all workers are compensated fairly and that employers are held accountable for exploiting undocumented labor.

Statistical and Legal Justifications

•	Public Sentiment: According to a Gallup poll from 2023, approximately 70% of Americans believe that immigration policies should prioritize legal immigration and maintain the integrity of the electoral process.
•	Legal Precedents: The Supreme Court has ruled in cases like Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (2013) that states have the authority to impose voter registration requirements as long as they do not violate federal law.
•	Case Studies: In various states, instances of voter fraud have been documented, underscoring the need for stricter controls. For example, a report from the Heritage Foundation identified over 1,200 cases of confirmed voter fraud from 1982 to 2021.

Conclusion

The Integrity in Immigration and Voting Act aims to address the concerns of American citizens regarding illegal immigration and its potential impact on the electoral process. By enhancing voter registration requirements, increasing accountability for NGOs, ensuring fairness for legal immigrants, protecting electoral integrity, and addressing the economic impacts of illegal immigration on the job market, this proposal seeks to uphold the principles of democracy and ensure that the voices of American citizens are heard and respected.

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Voting Protections and Identification: I agree that we need stronger protections to ensure that only American citizens are voting. Using a state-issued official photo ID is a good measure. However, I don’t like the idea of having to prove my citizenship. I was born here, and my family’s roots run deep in this country. I believe that immigrants who are not full citizens such as lawful permanent residence they don’t have the right to vote and that should be wrote in a red band across all of their state and federal identification non-voting resident, when they become a voting resident they can get that changed.

  1. Define the Penalties: It’s important to clearly define the penalties for voting fraud. Every citizen who votes does so because they believe it’s important. A non-citizen who casts a ballot should face a minimum of 5 years imprisonment and deportation after serving their sentence. Signs stating this should be posted at polling places.

Fairness for Legal Immigrants: I understand that there may be circumstances where expedited residency is necessary, but expedited citizenship with voting rights should never be allowed. Lawful permanent residents do not have the right to vote because they are not full citizens and must renew their status every 10 years. This bill should include provisions to block expedited citizenship while allowing for expedited lawful permanent residency.

Voting Crimes: We need to clearly define what constitutes a voting crime. As a citizen, if I see someone filling out multiple ballots, I consider that a crime. To combat voter fraud in FEDERAL ELECTIONS, I propose that mail-in ballots require fingerprints. A fingerprint scanner should be used on ballot scanners, and if the same fingerprint appears on multiple ballots, an investigation should be initiated. This investigation should remain open for a minimum of 10 years in case the person’s fingerprints are not on file. Each fraudulent ballot should result in a minimum of 5 years in prison.
IF THE PERSON DOES NOT HAVE FINGERPRINTS AVAILABLE, they can sign their mail-in ballot at the post office with state identification being witnessed by the postal employee and the postal employee can sign off on it as they take it and mail it off.

With number seven this is not all about elections so this is where I stand
Immigration Moratorium and Control: We should implement a minimum 5-year moratorium on immigration. Children brought here should be given permanent resident status until age 18, at which point they can become citizens. Those who marry here should be given permanent resident status, and if still married at their 10-year renewal, they can obtain full citizenship. We should then start deporting the rest.

Before allowing more immigrants into the country, each state’s district representative must identify how many migrants their district can handle. They need to assess available low-income housing, jobs, food banks, and other services to ensure they can support migrants without harming current low-income residents. Representatives should report these numbers to the governor, who will then inform the Department of Immigration, the amount of migrants that their state can take in without harming or taking from their current population. Some districts may not take any immigrants, and that’s okay. This approach puts immigration control in the hands of the people directly affected by it, ensuring that representatives are held accountable.
I also believe that the Constitution and the Bill of Rights should be printed on our money so please take a look at my proposal for that

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Proposal for Legislative Action: The Integrity in Immigration and Voting Act (IIVA)

By Israel Cruz for Senate

Collaboration with CHarris

Objective

To strengthen the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that immigration practices align with U.S. laws, safeguarding the rights of citizens and preventing voter manipulation.

Key Components

1.	Strengthening Voter Registration Requirements
•	Prohibit Voting by Non-Citizens: Mandate that states require proof of citizenship for voter registration, aligning with existing federal law (e.g., the National Voter Registration Act).
•	Implement Stricter ID Verification: Require photo identification that proves citizenship before an individual can register to vote or cast a ballot.
2.	Transparency and Accountability for NGOs
•	Registration and Reporting: Require NGOs involved in immigration assistance to register with the federal government and provide annual reports on their activities, including funding sources and the number of individuals assisted.
•	Limit Federal Funding for Non-Compliant Organizations: Establish criteria for federal funding that ensures NGOs comply with laws prohibiting voter manipulation and ensure accountability in how they use taxpayer money.
3.	Enhancing Penalties for Voter Fraud
•	Increase Criminal Penalties: Introduce stiffer penalties for individuals and organizations found guilty of voter fraud or manipulation, including a minimum of 5 years imprisonment and deportation for non-citizens who vote.
•	Establish Clear Definitions: Define what constitutes voter manipulation, coercion, or fraud to provide clear guidelines for enforcement. Signs stating these penalties should be posted at polling places.
4.	Protecting Electoral Integrity
•	Create an Electoral Oversight Committee: Establish a bipartisan committee responsible for overseeing and investigating allegations of voter manipulation, ensuring that concerns are addressed swiftly and transparently.
•	Implement Regular Audits: Require regular audits of voter rolls and immigration assistance programs to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance with laws.
5.	Public Awareness Campaign
•	Educate Citizens: Fund public awareness campaigns to inform citizens about their voting rights, the importance of verifying eligibility, and how to report suspicious activities.
•	Encourage Civic Engagement: Promote civic education programs that emphasize the responsibilities of citizenship and the importance of participating in the electoral process.
6.	Fairness for Legal Immigrants
•	Addressing the Perception of Inequity: Recognize that granting expedited legal status and voting rights to individuals who entered the country illegally undermines the efforts of those who immigrated legally.
•	Mandate Equal Treatment: Ensure that pathways to legal status do not confer voting rights until a specific period has passed, maintaining fairness in the electoral process and respecting the sacrifices made by legal immigrants.
7.	Economic Impact on Job Market
•	Undercutting Legal Immigrants: Acknowledge that the influx of illegal immigrants can undercut wages and job opportunities for legal immigrants and American citizens. This saturation of the job market can drive down wages, making it harder for legal immigrants to compete fairly for employment.
•	Enforce Labor Protections: Strengthen enforcement of labor laws to protect the rights and wages of legal workers, ensuring that all workers are compensated fairly and that employers are held accountable for exploiting undocumented labor.
8.	Local Control of Immigration
•	Empower Local Representatives: Require local district representatives to assess their district’s capacity for new immigrants, ensuring that immigration policies reflect community needs and that resources are managed responsibly.
9.	Fingerprinting for Mail-in Ballots (Optional):
•	Enhance Mail-in Voting Security: Implement fingerprint verification for mail-in ballots to bolster voter identity security. If the same fingerprint appears on multiple ballots, an investigation should be initiated.

Statistical and Legal Justifications

•	Public Sentiment: According to a Gallup poll from 2023, approximately 70% of Americans believe that immigration policies should prioritize legal immigration and maintain the integrity of the electoral process.
•	Legal Precedents: The Supreme Court has ruled in cases like Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (2013) that states have the authority to impose voter registration requirements as long as they do not violate federal law.
•	Case Studies: In various states, instances of voter fraud have been documented, underscoring the need for stricter controls. For example, a report from the Heritage Foundation identified over 1,200 cases of confirmed voter fraud from 1982 to 2021.

Conclusion

The Integrity in Immigration and Voting Act aims to address the concerns of American citizens regarding illegal immigration and its potential impact on the electoral process. By enhancing voter registration requirements, increasing accountability for NGOs, ensuring fairness for legal immigrants, protecting electoral integrity, and addressing the economic impacts of illegal immigration on the job market, this proposal seeks to uphold the principles of democracy and ensure that the voices of American citizens are heard and respected.

Credit: This proposal is a collaboration between Israel Cruz and CHarris, integrating insights and suggestions to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues surrounding immigration and voting.

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Question so if a marriage breaks down before the ten yr mark you want to deport the green card holder? And what about children born in that marriage do they get deported to? Green card holders pay to be green card holders it’s a long expensive process . Please explain

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If the marriage last 10 years they would be very lucky no I would not deport them at 10 years. Someone who married a US citizen prior to applying for a green card and divorced between two and five years yes I’d say deport them. You can’t use marriage as a jump ahead in line. Children born in the United States are United States citizens automatically.

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You will be penalizing people who are lawful. I get what you mean but like in my instance I worked on contracts in USA . I would work for few months fly home few months fly back etc.I dated a military guy for 8 yrs then he was deployed he desperately wanted to be married before he went we got permission which was not easy. His tour was extended. He came back a broken man couldn’t bear to be near my child who before he left was inseparable from . He decompressed for three months before he tried to live in our house with us. Basically after two yrs after his return he divorced me as he had changed and what he wanted had changed and did not think it was fair on me to keep waiting for him , he decided . I continued to work pay taxes.
in your scheme I would have then been deported for doing nothing wrong!
5 yrs later I married another American born had three children then due to his chronic alcoholism and other issues I divorced him after 9 yrs of marriage so you see I would be punished again for not fitting in your box. I did not marry to stay here I got no free ride why should I be deported ?? Also what happens to my American kids when you deport me ???

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Okay I’m going to pull the quote out from my statement . Cuz I had to go through and look for it to figure out exactly what you were talking about. Those who marry here should be given permanent resident status, and if still married at their 10-year renewal, they can obtain full citizenship.
Yeah I see an issue with what you are talking about. We also have the issue of get married to stay in the country. I do not believe that you should be able to get married to stay in the country, marriage shouldn’t be used to jump in line for citizenship. In your particular case you were in and out of the US working contracts for 8 years how long before you decided to get married did you start the process of getting your green card or your permanent residence in the US?
I think my ideas of immigration reform might be a little stronger than Israel’s. If you want to read them they are right here,

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It was actually 8 years before I started the process due to the fact that was when I got married and logistics and work then made sense to be here permanently.
Your proposal is interesting but you speak of low income housing and benefits do you realize to obtain a green card you have to have a sponsor you have to show you have housing and a job. It also costs thousands of dollars to date I have spent over $30,000 + dollars on fees and applications and travel expenses. After 20yrs I still have to have a sponsor , someone you guarantees I will not be a burden to the taxpayer. I have to log my address I have to go every five years for renewal which costs on average $465 plus $85 for biometrics yes you pay every time to have your fingerprints scanned which is crazy. I had to pay to have vaccines that I did not need. Yes there are fee waiver programs but it’s 50/50 that if they don’t like your answer they will deport you. There are only certain centers you can go to for these processes when I lived in Florida I had to travel to Louisiana for an appointment at my cost not the nearest office in Florida but two states across.!Plus low income jobs ? Again a lot of permanent residents are highly skilled why restrict them to low income jobs? I think you are confusing legal immigrants with illegals . Part of the process is showing you will be a productive member of society not a drain .
I was without my driving license for over a year due to processing and could not do my job at one point . It is already an excruciating process and you seem to want to impose more sanctions and restrictions on those who do it the right way .
I attended an interview to become a citizen, which cost with travel around $5000 , when I got there I was told by the interviewer “ oh I just got a promotion and I overlooked some paperwork so I actually got your dates mixed up and you will have to come back and reapply” no refund no come back on him just go away reapply and re pay so I stayed a permanent resident paying taxes with absolutely no rights .
I agree the whole system need overhaul but a country needs immigrants, those who do so legally should not then be penalized at every point the system needs streamline to serve not only the host country to make sure the people coming in will be productive and patriotic to that country but also fair to the immigrant.
I accept to pay for the privilege, I accept to give my address and biometrics , have a way to survive a sponsor . But the repetitive costs are unfair and unnecessary. No permanent residents should have no right to vote as they do not now. But the process is already long and hard 10 years to become a citizen is harsh when from day one you pay taxes like every American. A two year review then the road to citizenship yes . And not entering the country until application accepted just wouldn’t work how do you get biometrics done ? Photos? You have to be present in person for both to be done at same time to avoid fraudulent claims . It’s complex and you make good points but I think it needs some changes.