The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) is under Senate discussion, raising concerns about its impact on married women's voting rights, especially those who have changed their last names after marriage. The bill requires proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, which may create barriers for women whose official documents do not match their current names. Critics, including Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, worry this could disenfranchise millions, while supporters claim it is misrepresented as voter suppression. Legal experts suggest that states can implement measures to accommodate discrepancies.
"This voter suppression bill will disenfranchise millions of voters, especially married women," Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota said on social media.
"The Democrats have been fearmongering about this bill, have been saying if married women change their name, they would not be able to vote. That is complete fallacy," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a press conference on Friday.
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