The article argues against the proposed SAVE Act, which seeks to impose documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. It emphasizes that claims of widespread noncitizen voting are unfounded, citing a Brennan Center study showing only 30 voting instances among millions. Existing election safeguards are already effective, and the Act could disenfranchise eligible voters instead of addressing a non-issue. Noncitizens face severe penalties for illegal voting, reinforcing that this Act's measures are excessive and unnecessary.
In a study conducted by the Brennan Center for Justice that looked at 23.5 million votes across 42 jurisdictions in the 2016 general election, only about 30 instances of noncitizens casting votes were found.
Election officials have numerous safeguards in place to ensure that only eligible voters can register and vote, rendering the SAVE Act unnecessary.
It’s already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections, and the penalties can include deportation.
The SAVE Act would require cumbersome documentary proof of citizenship, complicating the voting process for eligible citizens.
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