SAVE Act: Protecting Voter Eligibility or Creating Barriers?
2025-02-13
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, reintroduced by Texas Republican Representative Chip Roy, aims to strengthen voter eligibility verification by requiring in-person documentation of citizenship. However, critics argue it inadvertently creates significant hurdles for millions of married women whose names don't match their birth certificates. While proponents claim it combats non-citizen voting, opponents highlight the unnecessary barriers and potential disproportionate impact on minority voters. The act's passage would profoundly affect the US electoral system, sparking debate on balancing voting rights with voter verification.