Republicans in Congress and various states are advancing legislation requiring voters to prove citizenship via documents, which experts argue will disenfranchise millions. A bill called the SAVE Act has passed in the House, showcasing the trend of enforcing strict voting requirements. With over 160 similar bills introduced across states in 2025, the push for proof of citizenship is seen as a significant trend in lawmaking. Despite existing protections and some bills aimed at safeguarding voter access, many measures have struggled or failed, with 58 currently tracked.
"Experts are warning that proof of citizenship bills would disenfranchise millions of people as President Donald Trump and his followers test the political viability of various voter suppression tactics ahead of the midterms."
"Citizenship is required by law to vote in state and federal elections, and experts have repeatedly found that votes cast by noncitizens are extremely rare."
"At least 160 similar bills have been introduced at the state level in 2025, making proof of citizenship one of the 'most significant trends' in lawmaking, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures."
"While dozens have already proved unworkable and died in committee, the Voting Rights Lab is currently tracking 58 proof of citizenship bills across 26 states."
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