Dustin Granger for Louisiana

We Need to Save Ourselves From the SAVE Act

Republicans in the House are advancing the SAVE America Act, a proof‑of‑citizenship bill that would require a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers to register or re‑register to vote. The legislation effectively reinstates a poll tax, with document costs ranging from $10 to $1,385, and would burden an estimated 21 million Americans who lack easy access to these papers. A similar Kansas rule previously blocked about 12% of eligible registrants, roughly 31,000 voters, highlighting the law’s potential to suppress turnout. Critics argue the measure addresses a non‑existent fraud problem while targeting demographic groups such as married women with name‑change issues.