noncitizen

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Congress provided that immigration officers “shall” inspect arriving noncitizens and “shall” refer those expressing a fear of persecution into the asylum process.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

A small number of cities in the U.S. allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, but Lawrence is not one of them.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Meanwhile, voters in Santa Ana rejected a proposal in 2024 to let noncitizens cast ballots in that city’s local races.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Congress in 1990 authorized Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for noncitizens who could not safely return home because their native country was wracked by war, violence or natural disasters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The card allows noncitizens the opportunity to work in the United States, and it also enables them to acquire a Social Security number.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi