Trump pushes SAVE Act as critics warn of impact on married women

President Donald Trump is advocating for the passage of the SAVE Act, which woul·Latest event August 26, 2026

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Trump claimed Democrats voted against the SAVE Act to allow noncitizens to participate in federal elections. He argued that the legislation is necessary to ensure voters show photo identification and proof of citizenship at the polls. This push follows his ongoing efforts to require proof of citizenship for federal election registration. Opponents of the measure argue that the fear of noncitizen voting is unfounded. They claimed the bill creates unnecessary barriers to voting. On Women's Equality Day, critics suggested the SAVE Act could disenfranchise nearly 70 million married women. They argued that name changes on identification documents could threaten their voice at the polls.

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