The House recently passed the SAVE Act, which mandates that U.S. citizens provide proof of citizenship such as a passport or birth certificate to register or update their voter registration in person. Supporters claim it will prevent noncitizens from voting, despite evidence showing such incidents are extremely rare. Critics, including experts from the Brennan Center for Justice, argue that this legislation could disenfranchise millions of Americans, many of whom lack the required documents, thereby undermining the electoral process. The bill is expected to face resistance in the Senate.
Our research shows that about 21.3 million American citizens don't have these documents readily available. And by these documents, I mean a birth certificate or a passport.
This is not a voter ID law; this is a show-your-papers law. The bill would create significant barriers for eligible American voters.
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