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After dozens of court rulings and bipartisan reviews disproved widespread fraud, House Republicans still insist on legislation that would tighten documentation rules and make voting harder. The narrative weaponizes an unfounded fear to reshape the electorate in their favor.

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After dozens of court rulings and bipartisan reviews disproved widespread fraud, House Republicans still insist on legislation that would tighten documentation rules and make voting harder. The narrative weaponizes an unfounded fear to reshape the electorate in their favor.

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Trump pushes SAVE America Act amid election security claims. President Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a bill that would require voters to show proof of citizenship to register to vote and a voter ID at the polls

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Johnson's strategy to bypass Democrats' SAVE Act blockade survives key vote,.... The Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act has faced significant headwinds in Co

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News AOL 3mo ago 78%

Trump pushes SAVE America Act amid election security claims. President Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a bill that would require voters to show proof of citizenship to register to vote and a voter ID at the polls

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 75%

Pass the Save America legislation

News WBFF Fox45 Baltimore 3mo ago 74%

Backers of Trump voting overhaul bill scramble as SAVE America Act stalls in.... The legislation, known as the SAVE America Act, includes three main provisions: requiring proof of

News The Times-Tribune 3mo ago 74%

Our Opinion: SAVE America Act is the real threat to elections. Let's start by ignoring what we know to be true. Cast aside the fact that no widespread fraud was discovered in the 2020 general election. Overlook the mountains of evidence discovered that noncitizens did not cast ballots

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 72%

The SAVE act is voter suppression. Here is a study by the conservative heritage Foundation on how prevalent voter fraud actually is . . .

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 72%

If The SAVE ACT Is Not SIGNED !! I'm VOTING Straight Republican !!

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 71%

The bottom line is that the SAVE Act is not just about showing your Driver's License to vote. In fact, in almost every state a REAL ID Driver's License would not be an acceptable form of identification because it does not explicitly state that the bearer is, or is not, a U.S. citizen. The SAVE Act requires each person to prove his/her citizenship by providing a specific set of documents that millions of Americans do not have. Voting is not a privilege like driving a motor vehicle, it is a Constitutional right of every citizen that the federal government is not allowed to restrict by monetary or documentary roadblocks. If the federal government wants every American citizen to show some proof of citizenship to vote it is incumbent on the federal government to do all the work necessary to provide this proof to every single citizen free of charge and with no documentary burden on the citizen's part, something that the SAVE Act does not do.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 71%

The original iteration of the SAVE America Act sparked nationwide backlash for proposing numerous amendments to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, perhaps chief among them a requirement that voters bring either a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. Critics argued that the mandate would unduly restrict millions of Americans from voting, pointing out that half of the country’s population lacks a passport and furthermore that the legislation as written would make it difficult for anyone who changed their name—including married women—to register. The bill would also require voters to present photo identification when casting a ballot, and a total ban on mail-in voting

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 70%

SAVE ACT INFO INFORM YOURSELF READ BELOW AS TO WHY IT IS BAD 👇🏽👇🏽 🚨Critics of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (sometimes called the SAVE America Act) argue its primary downside is the potential to disenfranchise millions of eligible U.S. citizens by imposing strict documentary proof-of-citizenship (DPOC) requirements. Key downsides identified by voting rights advocates and policy experts include: Documentation Barriers: Over 21 million voting-eligible citizens lack ready access to documents like passports or birth certificates. Roughly half of all U.S. adults do not have a valid passport. Impact on Married Women: As many as 69 million married women may have birth certificates that do not match their current legal names. Correcting this mismatch often requires additional time-consuming and costly documentation like marriage licenses. End of Remote Registration: The bill requires voters to present proof in person at an election office. This would effectively eliminate or severely hinder: Online Voter Registration: Currently used by 42–43 states. Mail-in Registration: Mail applications would require a subsequent in-person visit to show papers. Third-Party Registration Drives: Nonprofits would be unable to collect and verify original citizenship documents. Disproportionate Impact on Marginalized Groups: Voters of Color: Citizens of color are roughly three times more likely than white citizens to lack DPOC. Rural Voters: An estimated 60 million rural voters may live hours away from the nearest election office, making in-person requirements a significant hurdle. Low-Income & Young Voters: These groups are less likely to have passports or know where their birth certificates are stored. Risk of Erroneous Purges: The Act mandates frequent voter roll purges using federal databases like those from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which critics argue are prone to errors and may remove legitimate voters. Pressure on Election Officials: Officials could face criminal penalties for registering someone without the exact required documents, even if they are a citizen. This may lead to overly cautious and restrictive interpretations of the law. While supporters argue the SAVE Act is necessary to prevent noncitizen voting, opponents note that such fraud is already illegal and exceedingly rare, making the bill an "unnecessary barrier" to a fundamental right

News The Hill 2mo ago 70%

GOP fears over shutdown collide with SAVE America Act battle. Senate conservatives allied with President Trump are open to attaching the president’s top legislati

News Bucks County Courier Times · via Yahoo News 2mo ago 70%

SAVE America Act fight heats up as Republicans try new ways to pass it. Republicans are reviving the SAVE Act through spending bills and funding plans, adding voter ID

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 69%

The SAVE act is voter suppression. Here is a study by the conservative heritage Foundation on how prevalent voter fraud actually is . . .

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 69%

We know Republicans want to cheat!! the SAVE America Act is meant to solve a problem that does not exist. Federal data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shows that noncitizen voting flags at a rate of 0.04 percent. That is not 4 percent. That is four one-hundredths of one percent. Trump is willing to hold housing legislation hostage, to demand the destruction of the Senate filibuster, and to disenfranchise millions of eligible voters to address a problem that is statistically nonexistent

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 69%

We know Republicans want to cheat!! the SAVE America Act is meant to solve a problem that does not exist. Federal data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shows that noncitizen voting flags at a rate of 0.04 percent. That is not 4 percent. That is four one-hundredths of one percent. Trump is willing to hold housing legislation hostage, to demand the destruction of the Senate filibuster, and to disenfranchise millions of eligible voters to address a problem that is statistically nonexistent

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 68%

The original iteration of the SAVE America Act sparked nationwide backlash for proposing numerous amendments to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, perhaps chief among them a requirement that voters bring either a passport or birth certificate to register to vote. Critics argued that the mandate would unduly restrict millions of Americans from voting, pointing out that half of the country’s population lacks a passport and furthermore that the legislation as written would make it difficult for anyone who changed their name—including married women—to register. The bill would also require voters to present photo identification when casting a ballot, and a total ban on mail-in voting

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 68%

Protect every lawful vote, or support the SAVE America Act? Which do you want?

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 68%

Non citizens voting has been proven time and again to be a non issue.

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 68%

The bottom line is that the SAVE Act is not just about showing your Driver's License to vote. In fact, in almost every state a REAL ID Driver's License would not be an acceptable form of identification because it does not explicitly state that the bearer is, or is not, a U.S. citizen. The SAVE Act requires each person to prove his/her citizenship by providing a specific set of documents that millions of Americans do not have. Voting is not a privilege like driving a motor vehicle, it is a Constitutional right of every citizen that the federal government is not allowed to restrict by monetary or documentary roadblocks. If the federal government wants every American citizen to show some proof of citizenship to vote it is incumbent on the federal government to do all the work necessary to provide this proof to every single citizen free of charge and with no documentary burden on the citizen's part, something that the SAVE Act does not do.

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 68%

The bottom line is that the SAVE Act is not just about showing your Driver's License to vote. In fact, in almost every state a REAL ID Driver's License would not be an acceptable form of identification because it does not explicitly state that the bearer is, or is not, a U.S. citizen. The SAVE Act requires each person to prove his/her citizenship by providing a specific set of documents that millions of Americans do not have. Voting is not a privilege like driving a motor vehicle, it is a Constitutional right of every citizen that the federal government is not allowed to restrict by monetary or documentary roadblocks. If the federal government wants every American citizen to show some proof of citizenship to vote it is incumbent on the federal government to do all the work necessary to provide this proof to every single citizen free of charge and with no documentary burden on the citizen's part, something that the SAVE Act does not do.

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 68%

If The SAVE ACT Is Not SIGNED !! I'm VOTING Straight Republican !!

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 68%

Pass the Save America legislation

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 67%

Most people don't understand the Save ACT requires more than a photo ID to vote. "Under the proposed SAVE Act, a state-issued REAL ID is only accepted as proof of citizenship if the ID explicitly indicates the holder's citizenship status"

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 67%

The SAVE act is voter suppression. Here is a study by the conservative heritage Foundation on how prevalent voter fraud actually is . . .

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 67%

The bottom line is that the SAVE Act is not just about showing your Driver's License to vote. In fact, in almost every state a REAL ID Driver's License would not be an acceptable form of identification because it does not explicitly state that the bearer is, or is not, a U.S. citizen. The SAVE Act requires each person to prove his/her citizenship by providing a specific set of documents that millions of Americans do not have. Voting is not a privilege like driving a motor vehicle, it is a Constitutional right of every citizen that the federal government is not allowed to restrict by monetary or documentary roadblocks. If the federal government wants every American citizen to show some proof of citizenship to vote it is incumbent on the federal government to do all the work necessary to provide this proof to every single citizen free of charge and with no documentary burden on the citizen's part, something that the SAVE Act does not do.

News The Wall Street Journal 3mo ago 67%

How Trump's SAVE America Act Would Change U.S. Elections. The stalled legislation would impose strict new voter-eligibility rules and ID requirements

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 67%

I support voter ID, but believe the Save Act, as written, is voter suppression.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 67%

We know Republicans want to cheat!! the SAVE America Act is meant to solve a problem that does not exist. Federal data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shows that noncitizen voting flags at a rate of 0.04 percent. That is not 4 percent. That is four one-hundredths of one percent. Trump is willing to hold housing legislation hostage, to demand the destruction of the Senate filibuster, and to disenfranchise millions of eligible voters to address a problem that is statistically nonexistent

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 67%

The bottom line is that the SAVE Act is not just about showing your Driver's License to vote. In fact, in almost every state a REAL ID Driver's License would not be an acceptable form of identification because it does not explicitly state that the bearer is, or is not, a U.S. citizen. The SAVE Act requires each person to prove his/her citizenship by providing a specific set of documents that millions of Americans do not have. Voting is not a privilege like driving a motor vehicle, it is a Constitutional right of every citizen that the federal government is not allowed to restrict by monetary or documentary roadblocks. If the federal government wants every American citizen to show some proof of citizenship to vote it is incumbent on the federal government to do all the work necessary to provide this proof to every single citizen free of charge and with no documentary burden on the citizen's part, something that the SAVE Act does not do.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 67%

SAVE ACT INFO INFORM YOURSELF READ BELOW AS TO WHY IT IS BAD 👇🏽👇🏽 🚨Critics of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (sometimes called the SAVE America Act) argue its primary downside is the potential to disenfranchise millions of eligible U.S. citizens by imposing strict documentary proof-of-citizenship (DPOC) requirements. Key downsides identified by voting rights advocates and policy experts include: Documentation Barriers: Over 21 million voting-eligible citizens lack ready access to documents like passports or birth certificates. Roughly half of all U.S. adults do not have a valid passport. Impact on Married Women: As many as 69 million married women may have birth certificates that do not match their current legal names. Correcting this mismatch often requires additional time-consuming and costly documentation like marriage licenses. End of Remote Registration: The bill requires voters to present proof in person at an election office. This would effectively eliminate or severely hinder: Online Voter Registration: Currently used by 42–43 states. Mail-in Registration: Mail applications would require a subsequent in-person visit to show papers. Third-Party Registration Drives: Nonprofits would be unable to collect and verify original citizenship documents. Disproportionate Impact on Marginalized Groups: Voters of Color: Citizens of color are roughly three times more likely than white citizens to lack DPOC. Rural Voters: An estimated 60 million rural voters may live hours away from the nearest election office, making in-person requirements a significant hurdle. Low-Income & Young Voters: These groups are less likely to have passports or know where their birth certificates are stored. Risk of Erroneous Purges: The Act mandates frequent voter roll purges using federal databases like those from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which critics argue are prone to errors and may remove legitimate voters. Pressure on Election Officials: Officials could face criminal penalties for registering someone without the exact required documents, even if they are a citizen. This may lead to overly cautious and restrictive interpretations of the law. While supporters argue the SAVE Act is necessary to prevent noncitizen voting, opponents note that such fraud is already illegal and exceedingly rare, making the bill an "unnecessary barrier" to a fundamental right

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 67%

I agree that only citizens should vote. That is why non citizens voting is already illegal. Just like with all other laws the burden of proof is on the government to identify people breaking the law and hold them accountable. The SAVE act blows up the entire state run election systems and puts the control in the hands of the Republican controlled federal government. You have to be completely naive to think they will not use that power to guarantee Republicans will continue to control all branches of government.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 67%

I agree that only citizens should vote. That is why non citizens voting is already illegal. Just like with all other laws the burden of proof is on the government to identify people breaking the law and hold them accountable. The SAVE act blows up the entire state run election systems and puts the control in the hands of the Republican controlled federal government. You have to be completely naive to think they will not use that power to guarantee Republicans will continue to control all branches of government.

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 67%

The bottom line is that the SAVE Act is not just about showing your Driver's License to vote. In fact, in almost every state a REAL ID Driver's License would not be an acceptable form of identification because it does not explicitly state that the bearer is, or is not, a U.S. citizen. The SAVE Act requires each person to prove his/her citizenship by providing a specific set of documents that millions of Americans do not have. Voting is not a privilege like driving a motor vehicle, it is a Constitutional right of every citizen that the federal government is not allowed to restrict by monetary or documentary roadblocks. If the federal government wants every American citizen to show some proof of citizenship to vote it is incumbent on the federal government to do all the work necessary to provide this proof to every single citizen free of charge and with no documentary burden on the citizen's part, something that the SAVE Act does not do.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 67%

If the save act is what you say it is then vote on it in a clean bill. Don’t hide under something else.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 67%

I agree that only citizens should vote. That is why non citizens voting is already illegal. Just like with all other laws the burden of proof is on the government to identify people breaking the law and hold them accountable. The SAVE act blows up the entire state run election systems and puts the control in the hands of the Republican controlled federal government. You have to be completely naive to think they will not use that power to guarantee Republicans will continue to control all branches of government.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 66%

Wrong! Anyone can read the SAVE America Act, and it is far, far, more intrusive than voter ID.

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 66%

The bottom line is that the SAVE Act is not just about showing your Driver's License to vote. In fact, in almost every state a REAL ID Driver's License would not be an acceptable form of identification because it does not explicitly state that the bearer is, or is not, a U.S. citizen. The SAVE Act requires each person to prove his/her citizenship by providing a specific set of documents that millions of Americans do not have. Voting is not a privilege like driving a motor vehicle, it is a Constitutional right of every citizen that the federal government is not allowed to restrict by monetary or documentary roadblocks. If the federal government wants every American citizen to show some proof of citizenship to vote it is incumbent on the federal government to do all the work necessary to provide this proof to every single citizen free of charge and with no documentary burden on the citizen's part, something that the SAVE Act does not do.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 66%

We know Republicans want to cheat!! the SAVE America Act is meant to solve a problem that does not exist. Federal data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shows that noncitizen voting flags at a rate of 0.04 percent. That is not 4 percent. That is four one-hundredths of one percent. Trump is willing to hold housing legislation hostage, to demand the destruction of the Senate filibuster, and to disenfranchise millions of eligible voters to address a problem that is statistically nonexistent

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 66%

Will you also tell people who listen to you that (conservative!) studies show that incidents of voting by non-citizens are practically non-existent and that the SAVE Act is a solution in search of a problem? And, if you want to go a step further, you could tell them the REAL reason Trump wants the SAVE Act passed. I think each of these statements would be steps in the direction of good leadership.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 66%

Wrong! Anyone can read the SAVE America Act, and it is far, far, more intrusive than voter ID.

News WRAL 3mo ago 66%

President Trump's claims on election security and the Save America Act. In a recent address, President Trump raised concerns regarding the vulnerabilities in the U.S. election system and promoted the Save America Act, which would mandate proof of citizenship to vote. Fact-checking by PolitiFact highlighted discrepancies in Trump's claims,

News Yahoo 2mo ago 66%

GOP fears over shutdown collide with SAVE America Act battle. Senate conservatives allied with President Trump are open to attaching the president's top legislative priority, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, to a stopgap measure

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 65%

Non citizens voting has been proven time and again to be a non issue.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 65%

SAVE ACT INFO INFORM YOURSELF READ BELOW AS TO WHY IT IS BAD 👇🏽👇🏽 🚨Critics of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (sometimes called the SAVE America Act) argue its primary downside is the potential to disenfranchise millions of eligible U.S. citizens by imposing strict documentary proof-of-citizenship (DPOC) requirements. Key downsides identified by voting rights advocates and policy experts include: Documentation Barriers: Over 21 million voting-eligible citizens lack ready access to documents like passports or birth certificates. Roughly half of all U.S. adults do not have a valid passport. Impact on Married Women: As many as 69 million married women may have birth certificates that do not match their current legal names. Correcting this mismatch often requires additional time-consuming and costly documentation like marriage licenses. End of Remote Registration: The bill requires voters to present proof in person at an election office. This would effectively eliminate or severely hinder: Online Voter Registration: Currently used by 42–43 states. Mail-in Registration: Mail applications would require a subsequent in-person visit to show papers. Third-Party Registration Drives: Nonprofits would be unable to collect and verify original citizenship documents. Disproportionate Impact on Marginalized Groups: Voters of Color: Citizens of color are roughly three times more likely than white citizens to lack DPOC. Rural Voters: An estimated 60 million rural voters may live hours away from the nearest election office, making in-person requirements a significant hurdle. Low-Income & Young Voters: These groups are less likely to have passports or know where their birth certificates are stored. Risk of Erroneous Purges: The Act mandates frequent voter roll purges using federal databases like those from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which critics argue are prone to errors and may remove legitimate voters. Pressure on Election Officials: Officials could face criminal penalties for registering someone without the exact required documents, even if they are a citizen. This may lead to overly cautious and restrictive interpretations of the law. While supporters argue the SAVE Act is necessary to prevent noncitizen voting, opponents note that such fraud is already illegal and exceedingly rare, making the bill an "unnecessary barrier" to a fundamental right

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 65%

Good news! Election integrity is already secure! I hope people are keeping a list of everyone who still advocates for the SAVE bill so that they know who to vote against in November.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 65%

Most people don't understand the Save ACT requires more than a photo ID to vote. "Under the proposed SAVE Act, a state-issued REAL ID is only accepted as proof of citizenship if the ID explicitly indicates the holder's citizenship status"

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 65%

I agree with the comment about needing free and fair elections. I do not agree that that is what the SAVE Act will accomplish that or is intended to.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 65%

SAVE ACT INFO INFORM YOURSELF READ BELOW AS TO WHY IT IS BAD 👇🏽👇🏽 🚨Critics of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (sometimes called the SAVE America Act) argue its primary downside is the potential to disenfranchise millions of eligible U.S. citizens by imposing strict documentary proof-of-citizenship (DPOC) requirements. Key downsides identified by voting rights advocates and policy experts include: Documentation Barriers: Over 21 million voting-eligible citizens lack ready access to documents like passports or birth certificates. Roughly half of all U.S. adults do not have a valid passport. Impact on Married Women: As many as 69 million married women may have birth certificates that do not match their current legal names. Correcting this mismatch often requires additional time-consuming and costly documentation like marriage licenses. End of Remote Registration: The bill requires voters to present proof in person at an election office. This would effectively eliminate or severely hinder: Online Voter Registration: Currently used by 42–43 states. Mail-in Registration: Mail applications would require a subsequent in-person visit to show papers. Third-Party Registration Drives: Nonprofits would be unable to collect and verify original citizenship documents. Disproportionate Impact on Marginalized Groups: Voters of Color: Citizens of color are roughly three times more likely than white citizens to lack DPOC. Rural Voters: An estimated 60 million rural voters may live hours away from the nearest election office, making in-person requirements a significant hurdle. Low-Income & Young Voters: These groups are less likely to have passports or know where their birth certificates are stored. Risk of Erroneous Purges: The Act mandates frequent voter roll purges using federal databases like those from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which critics argue are prone to errors and may remove legitimate voters. Pressure on Election Officials: Officials could face criminal penalties for registering someone without the exact required documents, even if they are a citizen. This may lead to overly cautious and restrictive interpretations of the law. While supporters argue the SAVE Act is necessary to prevent noncitizen voting, opponents note that such fraud is already illegal and exceedingly rare, making the bill an "unnecessary barrier" to a fundamental right

Facebook Facebook user 3mo ago 65%

The bottom line is that the SAVE Act is not just about showing your Driver's License to vote. In fact, in almost every state a REAL ID Driver's License would not be an acceptable form of identification because it does not explicitly state that the bearer is, or is not, a U.S. citizen. The SAVE Act requires each person to prove his/her citizenship by providing a specific set of documents that millions of Americans do not have. Voting is not a privilege like driving a motor vehicle, it is a Constitutional right of every citizen that the federal government is not allowed to restrict by monetary or documentary roadblocks. If the federal government wants every American citizen to show some proof of citizenship to vote it is incumbent on the federal government to do all the work necessary to provide this proof to every single citizen free of charge and with no documentary burden on the citizen's part, something that the SAVE Act does not do.

Facebook Facebook user 2mo ago 65%

SAVE ACT INFO INFORM YOURSELF READ BELOW AS TO WHY IT IS BAD 👇🏽👇🏽 🚨Critics of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (sometimes called the SAVE America Act) argue its primary downside is the potential to disenfranchise millions of eligible U.S. citizens by imposing strict documentary proof-of-citizenship (DPOC) requirements. Key downsides identified by voting rights advocates and policy experts include: Documentation Barriers: Over 21 million voting-eligible citizens lack ready access to documents like passports or birth certificates. Roughly half of all U.S. adults do not have a valid passport. Impact on Married Women: As many as 69 million married women may have birth certificates that do not match their current legal names. Correcting this mismatch often requires additional time-consuming and costly documentation like marriage licenses. End of Remote Registration: The bill requires voters to present proof in person at an election office. This would effectively eliminate or severely hinder: Online Voter Registration: Currently used by 42–43 states. Mail-in Registration: Mail applications would require a subsequent in-person visit to show papers. Third-Party Registration Drives: Nonprofits would be unable to collect and verify original citizenship documents. Disproportionate Impact on Marginalized Groups: Voters of Color: Citizens of color are roughly three times more likely than white citizens to lack DPOC. Rural Voters: An estimated 60 million rural voters may live hours away from the nearest election office, making in-person requirements a significant hurdle. Low-Income & Young Voters: These groups are less likely to have passports or know where their birth certificates are stored. Risk of Erroneous Purges: The Act mandates frequent voter roll purges using federal databases like those from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which critics argue are prone to errors and may remove legitimate voters. Pressure on Election Officials: Officials could face criminal penalties for registering someone without the exact required documents, even if they are a citizen. This may lead to overly cautious and restrictive interpretations of the law. While supporters argue the SAVE Act is necessary to prevent noncitizen voting, opponents note that such fraud is already illegal and exceedingly rare, making the bill an "unnecessary barrier" to a fundamental right

News Fox News 2mo ago 65%

Johnson's strategy to bypass Democrats' SAVE Act blockade survives key vote,.... The Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act has faced significant headwinds in Co

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