False claims spread about Canadians voting in U.S. elections as election day nears

False claims are circulating on social media, suggesting that noncitizen Canadians can cross the border to vote in U.S. elections. These claims have gained traction as the presidential election approaches on November 5. Investigations reveal that U.S. federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in presidential elections. While some states allow noncitizen residents to vote in local elections, the likelihood of noncitizens successfully registering to vote is very low. Voter ID laws vary by state, with 36 states requiring some form of identification. Instances of noncitizen voting are extremely rare, with studies showing negligible impact on election outcomes.