SAVE America Act
A controversial U.S. voting bill that requires citizens to provide citizenship documents such as a passport or birth certificate each time they register to vote; it is intended to prevent non-citizen voting, but critics argue it would suppress participation by eligible voters.
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The SAVE America Act requires all U.S. citizens to present a passport, birth certificate or other proof of citizenship every time they register to vote (including first-time registration, re-registration and re-registration after a change of address).
The Brennan Center for Justice calls the SAVE America Act "the most restrictive voting bill ever".
The SAVE America Act is not currently U.S. law.
If the SAVE America Act becomes law, more than 21 million Americans will lose their voting eligibility because they cannot readily provide citizenship documents.
The SAVE America Act shifts the burden of proof entirely to voters, requiring them to proactively provide citizenship documents.
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The SAVE America Act requires all U.S. citizens to present a passport, birth certificate or other proof of citizenship every time they register to vote (including first-time registration, re-registration and re-registration after a change of address).
50%UnverifiedThe Brennan Center for Justice calls the SAVE America Act "the most restrictive voting bill ever".
50%UnverifiedThe SAVE America Act is not currently U.S. law.
50%UnverifiedThe SAVE America Act shifts the burden of proof entirely to voters, requiring them to proactively provide citizenship documents.
50%UnverifiedIf the SAVE America Act becomes law, more than 21 million Americans will lose their voting eligibility because they cannot readily provide citizenship documents.
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