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In reply to the discussion: A Texas Woman Voted Like a U.S. Citizen. Only She Wasnt [View all]LisaL
(44,967 posts)41. No doubt of that.
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oh thanks, it is on dated today and credited to NYT. I feel bad for her, unfair harsh 8 year Felony.
Sunlei
Mar 2017
#2
The linked article contains an update - so it should survive the LBN authorities
progree
Mar 2017
#13
Thank you. Looks like Lawyers try hard to save this woman from 8 years in prison & deportation.
Sunlei
Mar 2017
#14
Good question. I'm betting it had something to do with her registering as a Republican.
SunSeeker
Mar 2017
#7
Thanks, I think she honestly didn't understand about who can vote. (only passed 7th grade)
Sunlei
Mar 2017
#15
meant over her lifetime in America as a hard working mother,/w green card she probably felt American
Sunlei
Mar 2017
#19
Per the article, when she first registered, she checked the box claiming she was a citizen.
LisaL
Mar 2017
#44
OK, so this is ONE instance - how many GOPers have done voter fraud in the same time frame? 6+?
waltben
Mar 2017
#6
Attorney General Ken Paxton(R) '"only gave her 8 years" because she voted for him.
Sunlei
Mar 2017
#21
So now instead of mailing your form, you'd have to go somewhere to prove your citizenship?
LisaL
Mar 2017
#32
There is no freaking reason for democrats to argue that process needs to be made more difficult.
LisaL
Mar 2017
#33