Claim: Undocumented immigrants are getting Social Security numbers and voting!

🔍 Fact check:
Nope. False. Absolutely not.

Let’s break it down:

Undocumented immigrants do not qualify for Social Security Numbers (SSNs).
The only exceptions are extremely limited — such as those granted work authorization under specific programs like DACA. And even then, it’s not “undocumented” anymore.

You can’t vote in federal elections without proof of citizenship.
Voter rolls are managed at the state level and require documentation. Claims of widespread “illegal voting” are not supported by any credible evidence.

Here’s the real kicker: Millions of undocumented workers pay into Social Security using Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) — but can never claim the benefits.

In 2019 alone, undocumented immigrants contributed $13 billion to the Social Security Trust Fund — without receiving a dime back.

💡 TRUTH:

Undocumented people are contributing to a system that excludes them. They’re not voting, they’re not freeloading — they’re working, paying taxes, and still being scapegoated.

Additional Context

It’s important to note that claims about undocumented immigrants voting in U.S. elections are largely unfounded.Investigations and studies have consistently shown that instances of noncitizen voting are exceedingly rare.For example, a comprehensive audit in Georgia uncovered only a handful of noncitizens who attempted to register, and none successfully voted.