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New Voting Law Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters

2/19/2026

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The SAVE America Act raises concerns that it could disenfranchise eligible voters.
In Texas, officials flagged voters for citizenship verification.
Many voters did not respond.
Critics warn the number excluded could exceed the few documented cases of noncitizen voting.
Kansas's 2011 law shows proof-of-citizenship requirements can block thousands of legitimate registrations.

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Story summary

The SAVE America Act raises concerns that it could disenfranchise eligible voters.
In Texas, officials flagged voters for citizenship verification.
Many voters did not respond.
Critics warn the number excluded could exceed the few documented cases of noncitizen voting.
Kansas's 2011 law shows proof-of-citizenship requirements can block thousands of legitimate registrations.