"When it gets to election day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
"They show no evidence of voter fraud. They show there's so little in the country. And to have ICE agents, these thugs, be by the polling places, that just flies in the face of how democracy works, of how we've had elections for hundreds of years very successfully. It makes no sense at all. ... In our legislation, we say that ICE agents should not be anywhere near polling places. But, again, I think most Americans agree. You talk to people at polling places who operate the polling places, they don't want these ICE agents near them and intimidating them."
"Last week, the House, on the strength of votes by Republicans, passed (218-213) the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America Act, which would require individuals to present proof of citizenship to register to vote and voters to present identification when voting."
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said DHS should have a role in election security and advocated for a national voter ID requirement. Noem asserted proactive measures ensure the right people vote and elect the right leaders. Critics called the comments extraordinary and warned they reflect efforts to select voters rather than voters selecting leaders. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said there is little evidence of widespread voter fraud and argued ICE agents near polling places would intimidate voters and undermine democratic norms. The House passed the SAVE America Act to require proof of citizenship for registration and voter ID at the polls, and former President Trump threatened an executive order if the Senate does not act.
Read at Poynter
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]