Moscow Metro Train Claims U.S. Allows Illegal Migrants to Vote
Passengers on the Moscow Metro are being told that in the US, any illegal migrants can vote. A poster placed on a train admitted into the Moscow Metro for the State Duma elections claims that 'any illegal migrant' can vote in the US.
Consensus
- A themed metro train was launched in Moscow ahead of the State Duma election.
- The train runs on the Moscow Metro's Circle Line.
- The train features informational panels about Russia's electoral system.
- The panels compare Russia's system to those in Western countries.
- One panel claims that in the U.S., any undocumented migrant may register to vote by checking a box on a form for social assistance.
- Another panel claims that election observation is absent in 42 of 50 U.S. states.
- The train was launched with the involvement of the Central Election Commission (CEC) and its head, Ella Pamfilova.
- The train is scheduled to operate until September 30.
- The train includes seven wagons and covers topics such as the history of popular sovereignty in Russia, digital services, and public oversight mechanisms.
- The train highlights differences between Russian elections and those in other countries.
Points of divergence
- The CEC claims that the Russian electoral system has no analogs in terms of openness and transparency. — tg_echoonline_news
- The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs requested foreign countries ban demonstrations near Russian embassies on election day. — tg_echoonline_news
- A rights activist linked the request to efforts by Russian authorities to hinder self-organization among Russians who have left the country. — tg_echoonline_news
- The claim that any undocumented migrant can register to vote in the U.S. by checking a box on a social assistance form originated from a statement by U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson in 2024 and has been debunked by fact-checkers. — tg_agentstvonews
- The claim that election observation is absent in 42 U.S. states is false; observers from political parties are allowed in all 50 states. — tg_agentstvonews
- The poster showing the U.S. claim was published by Anton Pravednikov of Afisha Daily. — tg_agentstvonews
- The official U.S. federal voter registration form requires confirmation of U.S. citizenship and warns of penalties for false information. — tg_echoonline_news
- U.S. social service offices must offer voters the option to register, but this does not override the citizenship requirement. — tg_echoonline_news
- The U.S. Brennan Center for Justice states that election observers are permitted in all 50 states. — tg_agentstvonews
Coverage (2 sources)
- Election Commission in Moscow Metro Tells That 'Any Illegal Migrant' Can Register as a Voter in the USA — ЭХО / Новости
- Moscow Metro Passengers Are Being Told That In The US, Any Illegal Migrants Vote — Агентство. Новости