Fact-checking Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the effects of the SAVE America Act
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Key Points:
- The SAVE America Act, supported by Republicans and President Trump, would require in-person presentation of documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, potentially creating barriers for voters.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer claimed the act would force Americans to register only in person, stating only 5% currently do so; however, federal data shows the actual percentage is between 11% and 42%, depending on interpretations of in-person registrations at motor vehicle agencies.
- The bill's language is vague about who qualifies as an "election official" and could affect many voters, including those moving within a state, by potentially requiring new proof of citizenship for registration.
- Approximately 30.7% of voter registrations before the 2024 election
