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Claim: The Georgia House passed a bill that “makes it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line.” (Facebook, 2021-03-02)
Evidence (2024-08-21): Providing free food and water [edit]As part of a broader ban on giving out money or gifts to voters, Section 33 of the act makes it illegal to provide free food or water to people waiting in line to vote within 150 feet (46 m) of polling locations and 25 feet (7.6 m) of voting lines, except that volunteers and election officials are allowed to make available self-service water from an unattended dispenser to voters in line.[6] Critics have argued that the provision disproportionately affects Black voters, who face longer lines on average.[26][27] Proponents have argued that allowing partisan volunteers to hand out food and water provided an opportunity for illegal campaigning to voters in line.[28][29] As of August 2023, the prohibition on offering of free food or water within 150 feet of polling locations was upheld, while the prohibition on offerings within 25 feet of voters waiting in line, but over 150 feet from polling locations, was temporarily blocked in court.[30] [...] - ^ a b c Panetta, Grace (March 26, 2021). "Georgia's new controversial voting law bans volunteers from delivering free water and snacks to voters in line". Business Insider. Archived from the original on March 26, 2021.
Claim: The Georgia House passed a bill that “makes it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line.” (Facebook, 2021-03-02)
Evidence (2021-03-30): The law makes it a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail, to give away food or water to voters standing in line within 150 feet of the outer edge of a polling place or within 25 feet of any voter. The law's supporters said that provision is intended to ban electioneering, blocking political parties or candidate supporters from offering aid to voters. The law is written more broadly, however, and bars the provision of such aid from anyone but poll workers. A third lawsuit, announced by the ACLU Tuesday on behalf of multiple organizations that engage minority voters, called the ban "cruel and inhumane." "These provisions will affect all Georgia voters. But consistent with Georgia’s long and ongoing record of discrimination, the burdens will be disproportionately felt by voters of color, especially Black voters," the complaint read, adding that these voters "rely on water and other support to withstand the long lines they wait in to vote."
Claim: The Georgia House passed a bill that “makes it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line.” (Facebook, 2021-03-02)
Evidence (2021-04-03): A ban on handing out food and water within 150 feet of a polling place, or within 25 feet of any voter. Republicans say this is aimed at stopping outside groups from influencing voters; Democrats say it’s supposed to make it harder for people to wait in long lines, particularly on hot or cold days. Election officials are permitted to set up water stations — but they’re not required to do so. [...] More resources for precincts so lines don’t get too long. The law basically requires the state to monitor polling locations to see if any have lines longer than an hour, or still have voters waiting in line for more than an hour after polls were supposed to close. In those cases, the state is required to either form new precinct locations to ease the strain or beef up the existing polling locations’ capacities to handle large numbers of voters. This applies specifically to populous precincts, mostly in urban areas.
Claim: The Georgia House passed a bill that “makes it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line.” (Facebook, 2021-03-02)
Evidence (2021-03-02): Georgia HB 531 would make it a misdemeanor to give voters in line food or water. The state House passed the bill. [...] Facebook posts said the state legislation "makes it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line." [...] Snopes, Would Georgia Bill Outlaw Giving Food, Water to Voters Waiting in Line? March 6, 2021
Claim: The Georgia House passed a bill that “makes it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line.” (Facebook, 2021-03-02)
Evidence (2021-03-28): The law makes it a misdemeanor to give away food or water within 150 feet of the outer edge of a polling place building or within 25 feet of any voter in line. Violations of this law are punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. While people other than poll workers can give away food or water, they have to adhere to these boundaries to avoid breaking the law. [...] Cracking down on food and water giveaways to voters in Georgia is not new. A state law already banned giving gifts "for the purpose of registering as a voter, voting, or voting for a particular candidate." That provision doesn’t mention food or water directly, but Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger had previously interpreted it to include food or water. [...] PolitiFact, Georgia bill would ban giving food, water to voters in line, March 9, 2021
Claim: The Georgia House passed a bill that “makes it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line.” (Facebook, 2021-03-02)
Evidence (2021-05-09): Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) on Sunday announced plans to introduce a bill to protect voters’ access to water while waiting in line at polling places, a move designed to combat a minor but controversial aspect of recent legislation passed in Georgia and other states as more comprehensive voting reform legislation faces long odds in Congress. Ossoff, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, will hold a press conference on Monday unveiling a bill to "protect voters’ access to water when they are made to wait in line outside polling places," according to an advisory from his office. The advisory takes aim at a bill passed in Ossoff’s home state of Georgia last month that makes it a misdemeanor to give away food or water within 150 feet of a polling station, noting that the law "makes it a crime punishable by up to a year in jail."
Claim: The Georgia House passed a bill that “makes it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line.” (Facebook, 2021-03-02)
Evidence (2021-03-30): Following Georgia’s new election law that criminalizes handing out food, drink, or anything else to voters waiting in line to cast ballots, Republicans in Florida are now considering similar restrictions. According to the Orlando Sentinel, a provision added to Florida House Bill 7041 would expand on the concept of "illegal solicitation" in Florida. That means, regardless of what’s being given out, no matter how innocent and seemingly nonpolitical (like passing out water to voters in a state known for its sweltering temperatures), if the bill is signed into law the act of attempting to distribute would become a misdemeanor. This comes on the heels of Georgia lawmakers’ move to ban distributing food and water to voters waiting in line as part of Senate Bill 202, which was signed into law last week. Critics have called both measures suppressive and anti-democratic.
Claim: The Georgia House passed a bill that “makes it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line.” (Facebook, 2021-03-02)
Evidence (2021-03-31): The law makes it a misdemeanor for "any person" to give or offer "any money or gifts," including "food and drink," to any voter within a polling place, within 150 feet of the building housing a polling place, or "within 25 feet of any voter standing in line to vote at any polling place." This provision is located in the same paragraph as a provision banning campaign activity in these locations, but the provision doesn’t prohibit only people who are campaigning from giving out food and drink. It says "any person," not just campaigners. There is, however, one exception: poll officers are allowed to make available "self-service water from an unattended receptacle to an elector waiting in line to vote." And it’s perhaps worth noting that there is not a prohibition on voters in line buying food and drink for themselves; the provision is about other people providing "money or gifts" including food and drink.
Claim: The Georgia House passed a bill that “makes it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line.” (Facebook, 2021-03-02)
Evidence (2021-07-16): Sources - BET, Vice President Kamala Harris Answers Questions About COVID-19 Vaccine & More, July 9, 2021 - Montana Code, Electioneering -- Soliciting Information From Electors - Florida Senate, HB 7041: Elections, 2021 - Washington Post, Expand access? A historic restriction? What the Georgia voting law really does. April 6, 2021 - NBC News, Florida strips language from bill effectively banning voters from being given food and water in line, April 8, 2021 - Supreme Court of Kentucky, Gerry Marie ELLIS, Appellant/Movant, v. Reginald K. MEEKS, Appellee/Respondent, Sept. 4, 1997 - Supreme Court of Montana, Kommers vs Palagi, 1940 - Snopes, Which States Ban Giving Food and Water to Voters at Polling Places? April 6, 2021 - PolitiFact, Georgia bill would ban giving food, water to voters in line, March 9, 20201 - PolitiFact, The facts about Georgia’s ban on food, water giveaways to voters, March 29, 2021 - PolitiFact, What’s in Georgia’s new voting law that lost it the All-Star Game, April 7, 2021 - PolitiFact, Ask PolitiFact: Are New York’s voter laws more restrictive than Georgia’s?
Claim: The Georgia House passed a bill that “makes it a misdemeanor to give food or water to voters waiting in line.” (Facebook, 2021-03-02)
Evidence (2022-12-06): Fact check: In Georgia, is it illegal to give water to people in line to vote? For more than a week before Election Day, a commercial has warned Georgians against giving water to voters waiting outside polling places to cast their ballots. [...] But the section on food and drinks for people in line has received some of the most outside attention. Here is the section of the law that addresses water and says no person shall "participate in the giving of any money or gifts, including, but not limited to, food and drink, to an elector, nor shall any person solicit signatures for any petition, nor shall any person, other than election officials discharging their duties, establish or set up any tables or booths on any day in which ballots are being cast (1) Within 150 feet of the outer edge of any building within which a polling place is established; (2) Within any polling place; or (3) Within 25 feet of any voter standing in line to vote at any polling place."
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-02): Florida does not allow immigrants in the U.S. illegally to obtain driver’s licenses. Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections. The Florida Department of Motor Vehicles office pictured in this video was the subject of a news report about long wait times.
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-07-16): In 1996, Congress banned voting by noncitizens, which includes people legally and illegally in the U.S., in federal elections. [...] RELATED: Trump's claim that millions of immigrants are signing up to vote illegally is Pants on Fire! [...] PolitiFact, Mike Johnson’s false claim about noncitizens registering to vote at DMV, ‘welfare’ offices, May 20, 2024
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2023-01-12): U.S. grants temporary protected status to thousands of Somali immigrants Washington — The U.S. on Thursday made more than 2,000 Somali immigrants eligible for work permits and deportation deferrals under a humanitarian program President Biden has used to extend temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of immigrants from countries beset by war, violence and other crises. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he was expanding and extending the Temporary Protection Status (TPS) program for Somali immigrants already living in the U.S. because of the "ongoing conflict and the continuing humanitarian crisis" in Somalia.
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-03-15): TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills Friday that increase the prison and jail sentences for immigrants who are living in the United States illegally if they are convicted of driving without a license or committing felonies. [...] The governor tied the driver’s license bill signed Friday to a Florida law that already bars immigrants in the country illegally from obtaining one. It increases the maximum sentence for anyone convicted of driving without a license twice or more from 60 days in jail to a year — this also applies to U.S. citizens and immigrants in the country legally. Some immigrant support groups have criticized the bill, saying it endangers the public’s safety as many immigrants barred from getting a license will still drive — they just won’t have been tested or buy insurance. Nineteen states and Washington, D.C., issue driver’s licenses to immigrants who are in the country illegally, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-09-28): Lechleitner told NBC News more local jurisdictions are cooperating and starting to rethink their sanctuary policies in light of increased attention on crimes committed by migrants.
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2023-10-25): Immigrants renewing, replacing or applying for a new driver license or ID card in person must submit the following documents before a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card can be issued. Please note that the name assigned to the Social Security Number (SSN) must match the name that will appear on the Florida driver license or ID card. Customers who have recently changed their name should update their records with the Social Security Administration before applying for a driver license or ID card. [...] An original of one of the following documents with complete name and complete SSN: [...] Customers may not use their current driver license or ID card as proof of residential address.
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-01-05): Cases of noncitizens voting are statistically rare. Some noncitizens accidentally end up on voter rolls when applying for driver’s licenses. States and counties have safeguards to check for voter eligibility. [...] In Colorado, ahead of the 2022 midterm election, the secretary of state’s office mistakenly sent postcards to about 30,000 noncitizens who had driver’s licenses encouraging them to register to vote. The office sent a second postcard notifying these noncitizens about the error and worked with county clerks to ensure the ineligible voters did not register. [...] Voting by noncitizens carries high risks that include deportation or incarceration.
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2021-06-17): At least 11 migrants were detained by law enforcement after their boat came ashore in Pompano Beach Thursday morning, officials said. The migrants came ashore near the 2800 block of Atlantic Boulevard on the Intercoastal shortly before 9 a.m., Broward Sheriff's Office officials said. [...] This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-09): "BREAKING! 100s of illegal migrants in line to get drivers licenses???" read a screengrab of an X post that overlaid the video on Instagram. "Isn’t that all you need to be able to vote? 1955 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL." [...] Florida doesn’t issue driver’s licenses to immigrants in the U.S. illegally, unlike some states. And people must be U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections. A small number of Democratic-led cities let certain noncitizens vote in municipal elections, but cities in Florida are not among them. Nothing in the video proved that the people in line were Somalis or immigrants illegally in the U.S. [...] A video shared on social media claimed to show Somali immigrants in line to get driver’s licenses in Pompano Beach and said, "All you need to vote is a driver’s license."
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-09-06): Illegal immigrants are unable to get driver’s licenses in Florida. The people in line appear to be Americans, according to one Florida government official. [...] Florida does not allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses, according to United We Dream. Driver’s licenses issued to illegal immigrants in other states are also not valid in Florida, Reuters reported. [...] Can’t believe people are still falling for this psy op. Local reporters in South Florida have actually done news stories on long lines at certain DMVs and interviewed the people standing in line; it’s clear from their interviews that they are Americans. Illegal aliens cannot get… https://t.co/6BEn2WjfRr — Christina Pushaw 🐊 🇺🇸 (@ChristinaPushaw) September 5, 2024 "Can’t believe people are still falling for this psy op. Local reporters in South Florida have actually done news stories on long lines at certain DMVs and interviewed the people standing in line; it’s clear from their interviews that they are Americans. Illegal aliens cannot get driver licenses in Florida," Pushaw tweeted. "If you live in Broward County or are at all familiar with the area you would know it’s quite diverse. American citizens can be any race. Posting BS unfounded speculation like this only undermines & distracts from any legit concerns about election integrity."
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-10-06): "BREAKING! 100s of illegal migrants in line to get drivers licenses???" read a screengrab of an X post that overlaid the videoon Instagram. "Isn’t that all you need to be able to vote? 1955 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL." [...] Florida doesn’t issue driver’s licenses to immigrants in the U.S. illegally, unlikesome states. And people must be U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections. A small number of Democratic-led cities let certain noncitizens vote in municipal elections, but cities in Florida are not among them. Nothing in the video proved that the people in line were Somalis or immigrants illegally in the U.S. [...] A video shared on social media claimed to show Somali immigrants in line to get driver’s licenses in Pompano Beach and said, "All you need to vote is a driver’s license."
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-08): "BREAKING! 100s of illegal migrants in line to get drivers licenses???" read a screengrab of an X post that overlaid the video on Instagram. "Isn’t that all you need to be able to vote? 1955 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL." [...] Florida doesn’t issue driver’s licenses to immigrants in the U.S. illegally, unlike some states. And people must be U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections. A small number of Democratic-led cities let certain noncitizens vote in municipal elections, but cities in Florida are not among them. Nothing in the video proved that the people in line were Somalis or immigrants illegally in the U.S. [...] A video shared on social media claimed to show Somali immigrants in line to get driver’s licenses in Pompano Beach, Florida, and said, "All you need to vote is a driver’s license."
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-02-27): PolitiFact, Ron DeSantis exaggerates number of migrants in US illegally under President Joe Biden, Oct. 4, 2023 [...] Pew Research Center, What we know about unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S., Nov. 16, 2023 [...] More by Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2021-07-31): A Facebook post wrongly claims that the federal government dropped off immigrants illegally in the country at a Mexican restaurant in a small town in northeastern Florida. [...] More by Amy Sherman In a world of wild talk and fake news, help us stand up for the facts.
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2022-02-16): RespectDiversity + Inclusion 16 states allow undocumented migrants to obtain driver’s licenses by Brooke Migdon | Feb. 16, 2022 | Feb. 16, 2022 istock [...] Issuing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants would "enable them to hide in plain sight with an official identification – either in their identity or one they decide to create," Jessica Vaughan, director of policy studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, told Changing America. [...] Undocumented immigrants in the U.S. may obtain a driver’s license in the following places:
Claim: In Pompano Beach, Florida, Somali immigrants illegally in the U.S. were in line to get driver’s licenses and “all you need to vote is a driver's license.” (Instagram, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-02): "BREAKING! 100s of illegal migrants in line to get drivers licenses???" read a screengrab of an X post that overlaid the video on Instagram. "Isn’t that all you need to be able to vote? 1955 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL." [...] Florida doesn’t issue driver’s licenses to immigrants in the U.S. illegally, unlike some states. And people must be U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections. A small number of Democratic-led cities let certain noncitizens vote in municipal elections, but cities in Florida are not among them. Nothing in the video proved that the people in line were Somalis or immigrants illegally in the U.S. [...] A video shared on social media claimed to show Somali immigrants in line to get driver’s licenses in Pompano Beach, Florida, and said, "All you need to vote is a driver's license."