House Speaker Johnson Proposes Redundant Voting Law Amid Election Integrity Debate

Despite the lack of evidence for noncitizen voting, Speaker Mike Johnson's SAVE Act aims to enforce already illegal practices, sparking controversy and accusations of political maneuvering.

• Speaker Mike Johnson introduces the SAVE Act, requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, amending the 1993 Voter Registration Act.
• Critics argue the SAVE Act addresses a non-existent issue, as studies show noncitizen voting in U.S. elections is vanishingly rare.
• The bill is seen as a political strategy, aligning with former President Trump's discredited claims of a rigged election system.
• Experts warn the SAVE Act could disenfranchise eligible voters, especially minorities, lacking easy access to required documents.
• Despite support in the House, the bill faces significant opposition in the Democratic-controlled Senate and from President Biden.

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