New federal voter-ID push could curb eligible voters, critics warn

Republicans in Congress push the SAVE America Act, a Trump-backed measure that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections and standardize photo-ID for ballots, among other provisions. Advocates say it could sharply limit turnout by affecting naturalized citizens, name-changed spouses, students, rural residents, and overseas voters, while election officials warn it would impose new costs and training burdens. Though it passed the House previously, Senate approval is uncertain and many Republicans and Democrats alike worry about implementation and potential disenfranchisement.