Episode Details

This episode explains that current law already bans noncitizen voting in federal elections, and that registration relies on attestation. It covers the SAVE America Act, which would require documentary proof of citizenship to register, photo ID to vote, and federal database checks. It looks at House passage on February 11, 2026 by 218-213, the fact that it is not yet law, and the Senate path blocked by the 60-vote threshold, plus supporters' arguments about security and confidence, critics' arguments about barriers for eligible citizens, the identity versus citizenship distinction, and effects on mail, online, and updated registrations.