The SAVE Act proposed by Congressional Republicans seeks to enforce strict voter registration requirements by mandating documentation of U.S. citizenship. Critics warn this could disenfranchise millions, particularly since many Americans reportedly lack easy access to such documentation. The bill, gaining momentum under current Republican control, is justified by its proponents as a measure for election integrity, despite a lack of evidence demonstrating widespread illegal voting by noncitizens. Democratic officials and voting rights advocates express concern over the potential suppression of eligible voters as the 2024 elections approach.
"They are trying to take something that we all agree on—that only U.S. citizens should vote in U.S. elections—and use that to make it harder for millions of eligible citizens to cast their vote," said Michigan Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
"Backers of the SAVE Act say requiring voters to show citizenship documents is necessary to protect election integrity, though they have yet to provide evidence that instances of illegal voting by noncitizens are anything but incredibly rare."
Congressional Republicans are pushing a bill that would make sweeping changes to voter registration, requiring those signing up to present documents proving U.S. citizenship.
Tens of millions of Americans say they don't have easy access to documents proving U.S. citizenship, and critics argue the proposal would dramatically depress voter participation.
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