1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

The proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or Save Act, would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. Research shows over 21 million voting-age citizens lack easy access to documentation like passports or birth certificates. The Act would severely restrict the ability of non-partisan organizations to conduct voter registration drives, which account for roughly one-fifth of all registrations, especially in marginalized communities overlooked by political parties. Our democracy thrives when more people participate, not when logistical hurdles suppress voter access. I urge you to reject this harmful legislation that threatens the voting rights of millions of Americans.