The White House is intensifying efforts to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voter registration. President Donald Trump is pressuring Republican senators while also pushing for restrictions on mail-in voting. The Justice and Homeland Security departments face legal challenges in prosecuting alleged cases of illegal voting by non-citizens.

Pressure on the Senate

President Donald Trump is pressuring Republican Party senators to pass the SAVE America Act, which would tighten voter registration requirements.

Fight Against Mail-in Voting

The administration aims to ban mail-in voting, baselessly claiming that this process is susceptible to mass election fraud.

Resistance from Officials

Officials at the Department of Justice are grappling with a lack of evidence in cases concerning alleged voting by persons without citizenship.

The Donald Trump administration is undertaking intensified efforts to radically change federal election standards in the United States. The main instrument for these changes is the SAVE America Act, which was recently passed by the House of Representatives. The president is demanding that senators not only support the new verification requirements but also include provisions in the bill that significantly restrict mail-in voting. Trump has repeatedly claimed, without presenting evidence, that this form of voting facilitates mass election fraud. The U.S. electoral system is highly decentralized, stemming from 18th-century provisions that leave states considerable freedom in establishing voting procedures, which has historically led to numerous disputes between federal and state authorities.Meanwhile, senior officials at the Department of Justice express skepticism toward White House demands for mass prosecution of immigrants for voting. Investigations conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) based on internal notes do not confirm the thesis of a widespread phenomenon of ineligible persons voting. However, these documents have caused a stir within the agency, forcing employees to prioritize cases related to alleged election fraud, despite a lack of hard legal data supporting these accusations. „We must secure our borders and our ballot boxes from the illegal influence of people who have no right to decide America's fate.” — Donald Trump Critics of the bill, mainly from the Democratic Party, argue that the new regulations aim to make voting more difficult for ethnic minorities and lower-income groups. They point out that the requirement to possess a passport or birth certificate for registration is a form of modern poll tax, as obtaining these documents involves costs and bureaucracy. The fight over the shape of the electoral law is becoming a central point of political strategy ahead of upcoming election cycles, dividing society and political elites in Washington. Proposed Changes to the Electoral System: Voter Registration: Sworn Statement Under Penalty of Perjury → Mandatory Document Confirming Citizenship; Mail-in Voting: Widely Available in Most States → Significant Restrictions or Complete Ban

Mentioned People

  • Donald Trump — President of the United States pushing for changes in election law.