1. United States
2. Md.
3. Letter

The SAVE Act proposed by Congressional Republicans poses a grave threat to free and fair elections in America. By requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, this legislation would erect significant barriers that disproportionately impact marginalized communities, the elderly, rural residents, and millions of eligible citizens who lack readily accessible documentation. This unnecessary and burdensome requirement is a solution in search of a problem. There is simply no evidence of widespread illegal voting by non-citizens that would justify such a drastic measure. Instead, the SAVE Act appears to be a thinly veiled attempt to suppress voter turnout and disenfranchise entire segments of the electorate. Furthermore, the potential consequences for election officials who mistakenly register ineligible individuals are draconian, with the threat of criminal prosecution or civil lawsuits. This creates a chilling effect that incentivizes officials to err on the side of exclusion, further depressing voter participation. The SAVE Act represents a dangerous erosion of the fundamental right to vote and a direct assault on the integrity of our democratic process. I urge you to reject this misguided and undemocratic legislation. Our nation's commitment to free and fair elections must be safeguarded against partisan efforts to restrict access to the ballot box.