President Joe Biden formally rejected on Monday a bill in Congress that would require individuals to show proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in elections for federal office. A policy statement from the Biden administration said it “strongly opposes” the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which was introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) earlier this year and is expected to get a vote in the Republican-led House as early as this week, but did not mention the prospect of a veto. “It is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in Federal elections — it is a Federal crime punishable by prison and fines. The alleged justification for this bill is based on easily disproven falsehoods,” the statement said. “Additionally, making a false claim of citizenship or unlawfully voting in an election is punishable by removal from the United States and a permanent bar to admission.” The statement added, “States already have effective safeguards in place to verify voters’ eligibility and maintain the accuracy of voter rolls. This bill would do nothing to safeguard our elections, but it would make it much harder for all eligible Americans to register to vote and increase the risk that eligible voters are purged from voter rolls.” While some municipalities in a few states and Washington, D.C., allow non-citizens to vote in local elections, Republicans have argued the SAVE Act — which also would push states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls for federal office “at any time upon receipt of documentation or verified information that a registrant is not a United States citizen” — is needed to combat the ongoing border crisis and shore up election integrity. “Federal law currently PROHIBITS states from verifying citizenship status during registration for federal elections,” Roy posted to X on Monday. “The SAVE Act requires proof of citizenship to register and would remove non-citizens from voter rolls. What are Democrats fearful of?  This is basic stuff, you would think …” House Democrat leaders urged their peers to oppose the bill, claiming it would “prevent Americans from registering to vote with their drivers’ license alone” and make a passport the “only acceptable standalone form of identification,” per Axios. They also said the bill would create an “extreme burden for countless Americans” and “further intimidate election officials and overburden states’ abilities to enroll new voters.” Axios noted Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) released a report last month in favor of the SAVE Act, warning of a National Voter Registration Act “loophole” that “does not require states to ask for proof of citizenship when registering an individual to vote in federal elections,” but rather “relies on individuals to merely attest they are a citizen and eligible to vote.” The report also cited evidence of noncitizens on voter rolls in various states. The Biden administration’s statement said the “evidence is clear that the current laws to prevent noncitizen voting are working as intended — it is extraordinarily rare for noncitizens to break the law by voting in Federal elections.” It added Biden “has been clear: he will continue fighting to protect Americans’ sacred right to vote in free, fair, and secure elections” while encouraging Congress to consider Democrat-led bills on voting practices and pushing the House GOP to vote on a bipartisan border deal has failed to gain traction.

In a controversial and widely criticized event, the "Patriot Front" group recently staged a march in Manhattan, raising suspicions and conspiracy theories about the involvement of federal agencies. Videos of the event, which circulated widely on social media, show the group in matching outfits and masks, leading many to question the authenticity of the group's origins and motives. The "Patriot Front," often described as a white supremacist and neo-fascist organization, was seen marching through Manhattan carrying flags and shields. This demonstration, like previous ones in other cities, has fueled speculation that the group is actually a federal operation designed to incite unrest and entrap unsuspecting individuals. Our government is so corrupt they have the FBI dress up as commies to stir up a White Supremacy narrative that does not exist… They call themselves Patriot Front. pic.twitter.com/VngburyD9x — Gunther Eagleman (@GuntherEagleman) July 7, 2024 Critics argue that the highly organized and uniform appearance of the group, along with the frequent police escorts, suggest an orchestrated effort rather than a genuine grassroots movement. Prominent figures, including podcast host Joe Rogan and billionaire Elon Musk, have voiced their doubts about the group's legitimacy. Rogan described the group's coordinated appearance as "too uniform," while Musk questioned why members weren't unmasked during arrests. This skepticism isn't new. The "Patriot Front" emerged from the aftermath of the 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, where violence erupted and resulted in the death of counter-protester Heather Heyer. The group's leader, Thomas Rousseau, previously associated with Vanguard America, rebranded the organization with a focus on propaganda and public demonstrations. Every time the “Patriot Front” gets “arrested” there is not one single bit of footage of them unmasked. Holy Fed Psyop. pic.twitter.com/aY3bwqg7Xr — Steve (@SteveLovesAmmo) April 28, 2024 Conservative commentators and Republican figures have echoed these concerns, suggesting that the group's activities might be part of a larger strategy by federal agencies to sow discord and justify increased surveillance and control. They point to the history of federal informants infiltrating extremist groups to provoke illegal actions as a precedent for these suspicions. The recent Manhattan march has only intensified these theories. Videos showed the group taking public transportation and moving in an organized fashion, prompting questions about their logistical support and planning. Critics argue that such operations are beyond the capabilities of a typical grassroots extremist group and more indicative of a coordinated federal operation. Despite these allegations, federal agencies have denied any involvement with the "Patriot Front." However, the lack of transparency and the historical context of federal infiltration in extremist movements keep these suspicions alive. As investigations continue, the debate over the true nature of the "Patriot Front" and its demonstrations remains a contentious issue among conservatives and the broader public. The ongoing discourse highlights a significant distrust in federal institutions and raises important questions about the balance between national security and civil liberties. As more information comes to light, the scrutiny of these events will likely persist, reflecting deeper concerns about government overreach and the manipulation of public sentiment for political ends. The post Feds Parade ‘Patriot Front’ in Fake Hate Group Marches appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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