Trump's SAVE Act: Battle Over Citizenship, Voting, and Borders

0:00On March 24, President Trump recently blasted Democrats for putting illegal immigrants ahead of public safety and fair elections. He claimed on social media that they are desperate to keep undocumented people in the country and even want them voting in our elections. This comes as he ramps up support for the Save America Act, a bill that will require proof of United States citizenship to register for federal votes. Persons in Congress are pushing hard for this legislation to tighten voter rules and block any non-citizen ballots. Trump also slammed attempts to rein in immigration and customs enforcement agents, promising his team will battle those efforts and come out on top. Supporters say the measure is crucial because even rare cases of non-citizen voting undermine trust in our system. Critics worry it can make it harder for everyday Americans to sign up, pointing out that such problems are already few and far between. The clash ties into larger Republican gripes about loose immigration rules under Democrats

1:01who have stressed protections for those already here. This back and forth highlights ongoing tensions over borders and ballots. Lawmakers will keep debating the Save Act and related border fixes in the months ahead as communities deal with the fallout from delayed action on, enforcement.