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Trump Allies Push for Voter Citizenship Proof, Critics Warn Disenfranchisement

10/23/2025

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Trump Allies Push Voting Rules

U.S. President Donald Trump’s allies in Columbus, Ohio push the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to require documentary proof of citizenship to vote, led by America First Legal.
The proposal seeks to strengthen voter registration integrity through citizenship verification.
Critics, including voting rights groups, say the rule could disenfranchise eligible voters.
The commission will review public comments before deciding on the petition.
Bipartisan opposition has stalled similar legislation in Congress.

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Republicans Demand Voter Proof

A coalition of Republican state election officials, led by Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson, urges Congress to mandate citizenship proof for voter registration by passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
They argue the current federal form allows citizenship attestations.
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has refused to update the form.
Election integrity groups back the push, citing broad support for documentary proof.

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Trump Allies Push Voting Rules

U.S. President Donald Trump’s allies in Columbus, Ohio push the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to require documentary proof of citizenship to vote, led by America First Legal.
The proposal seeks to strengthen voter registration integrity through citizenship verification.
Critics, including voting rights groups, say the rule could disenfranchise eligible voters.
The commission will review public comments before deciding on the petition.
Bipartisan opposition has stalled similar legislation in Congress.

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