Republican States Remove Noncitizens From Voter Rolls

As Election Day approaches, the Republican-led SAVE Act aims to require documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, with Speaker Mike Johnson contemplating tying it to a government funding resolution. The Act seeks to amend the National Voter Registration Act, countering what Republicans claim is a lax system allowing noncitizens to register simply by checking a box. Concurrently, a lawsuit in Wisconsin alleges that state agencies are failing to properly verify voter citizenship, potentially allowing unlawful registrants to remain on the rolls. Several Republican states, including Alabama, Virginia, Texas, and Ohio, have reported identifying and removing thousands of noncitizens from their voter rolls ahead of the election. These developments reflect ongoing tensions between political parties regarding election integrity and voter eligibility. Legal actions and proposed legislative changes underscore the contentious debate over voting rights and regulations in the U.S.