A Republican-led bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections has passed in the House, with Alabama’s Democratic lawmakers speaking out against it. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act was supported by House Republicans to ensure only citizens vote, but Democrats argued it would disenfranchise voters without documentation. Republicans like Rep. Gary Palmer believe the bill will protect the integrity of elections, while Democrats such as Rep. Terri Sewell and Rep. Shomari Figures see it as an attempt to suppress votes.
The legislation, which passed by a narrow margin in the House, also calls for states to remove noncitizens from voter lists. Alabama’s Secretary of State previously attempted to remove noncitizens from the state’s list, but a federal judge ordered a reversal as it happened too close to an election.
Despite passing in the House multiple times, the SAVE Act faces challenges in the Senate. It would require Democratic support to overcome a filibuster and advance further. While supporters believe the bill is necessary for election integrity, opponents argue it would make it harder for eligible voters to participate in the democratic process. The bill’s fate in the Senate remains uncertain.
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