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Noncitizen voting was gaining steam in L.A. Then fears of Trump backlash scuttled the plan
A proposal to allow noncitizen voting in Los Angeles was gaining support before concerns about potential backlash from Trump supporters led to its cancellation. Critics argued the plan lacked necessary details and could harm the noncitizens it aimed to assist.
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