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House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing hard for the SAVE Act, a bill he says will protect elections by making sure only American citizens can vote. Democrats are fighting to stop it, claiming it’s about “voter suppression.” But Johnson isn’t backing down. He says the law is needed now more than ever because Biden’s open borders have let in over 16 million illegal immigrants. If even a tiny fraction of them vote, it could swing close elections.
The SAVE Act would require folks to show proof of citizenship—like a passport or birth certificate—when they register to vote. Johnson calls this a “common-sense” fix. He says states can’t currently check if someone’s a citizen, so non-citizens could easily cheat by checking a box on a form. Democrats argue the bill would hurt minorities and low-income voters who might not have those documents. But Johnson fires back: “Why would anyone oppose making sure our elections are secure?”
Democrats, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, say the SAVE Act is just a trick to keep certain voters away from the polls. They claim it’s already illegal for non-citizens to vote, so the bill isn’t needed. But Johnson points out that cities like San Francisco and Washington, D.C., let non-citizens vote in local elections. He warns this could spread to federal races if the SAVE Act fails. “They want to turn illegal aliens into voters,” he says.
The battle over the SAVE Act has turned into a high-stakes game. Johnson tried attaching it to a government funding bill, daring Democrats to shut down the government over election security. Five Democrats actually voted for the SAVE Act earlier this year, but now their party is united against it. Former President Trump backs Johnson, warning Republicans to “close it down” if Democrats block the bill.
Critics say the SAVE Act would cause chaos. They claim 21 million Americans don’t have easy access to citizenship papers. But Johnson’s team argues states can help people get documents. They also say the bill allows military IDs and other options. The real issue, Johnson says, is that Democrats want to “import voters” instead of winning fairly.
This fight isn’t just about paperwork—it’s about trust. Johnson says Americans are sick of wondering if elections are rigged. He’s betting voters will side with him on securing the vote. Democrats say he’s scaring people to score political points. With the election looming, the SAVE Act could decide not just who votes, but who wins.
