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Noem pushes back on criticism of SAVE America Act
The SAVE America Act mandates proof of citizenship and photo ID for voting, with critics warning it could disenfranchise 20 million U.S. citizens, experts say.
- On Friday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem urged Congress in Phoenix to pass the SAVE America Act, emphasizing its requirements for proof of citizenship and photo ID to protect elections.
- As head of DHS, Noem argues the federal government has a role in elections, which she describes as 'critical infrastructure' she is responsible for safeguarding.
- Citing specific cases, Noem pointed to an undocumented immigrant from Guyana and a mayor in Coldwater, Kansas, while voting experts warn at least 20 million U.S. citizens of voting age lack proof of citizenship.
- If enacted, the bill would require states to share voter rolls with DHS to verify citizenship, with immediate effect upon passing and signing into law, Noem said.
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Advocating for an election reform measure that passed the House this week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said elections are a basic infrastructure responsibility for her department. “It’s a fact that non citizens have been voting in our elections,” Noem said Firday during a press conference in Phoenix. “They’ve been registered, and they have voted from state to state.” She called on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which cleared…
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