USCIS Launches New Tool to Verify Voter Citizenship

The Trump administration has introduced an updated federal verification tool aimed at preventing noncitizens from voting in U.S. elections, a key priority for the White House. This initiative involves updating the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program and partnering with the Social Security Administration to create a unified system for verifying immigration status and U.S. citizenship. Under the new system, state and local officials can use Social Security numbers to verify citizenship, streamlining the process by allowing multiple case submissions at once, unlike the previous reliance on Department of Homeland Security identifying numbers. USCIS spokesman Matthew Tragesser emphasized the administration's commitment to eliminating voter fraud and restoring trust in elections. The update has received praise from state officials involved in testing the tool, reflecting broad support for measures like photo ID requirements and proof of citizenship in voter registration. This effort is part of broader voter integrity policies championed by President Trump and Secretary Noem.