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Trump Urges SAVE America Act Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Requirement

8/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Congress to pass the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging nearly 250,000 noncitizens are registered.
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber doubts DHS data reliability and has not shared voter lists.
New Jersey officials reported about 6,600 noncitizens were improperly registered through the motor-vehicle system in 2023-2024.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urges Congress to pass the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin sent letters to four states alleging nearly 250,000 noncitizens are registered.
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber doubts DHS data reliability and has not shared voter lists.
New Jersey officials reported about 6,600 noncitizens were improperly registered through the motor-vehicle system in 2023-2024.