Trump’s GOP Pushes Voter Citizenship Crackdown Before Next Election

With Republicans in control of Congress, the SAVE Act targets voter rolls in a broader crackdown on illegal immigration

WASHINGTON — This week, House Republicans are expected to reintroduce the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, a bill that would mandate proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in federal elections. The bill comes as former President Donald Trump, now back in the White House in 2025, moves swiftly with a Republican-led Congress to reshape U.S. immigration and electoral systems.

Originally introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), the SAVE Act would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require applicants to provide documentary proof of citizenship—such as a birth certificate or passport—before being added to federal voter rolls. The legislation would also require states to purge non-citizens from their registration databases and direct federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration, to assist with verification efforts.

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