WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday vowed to block the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, calling the Republican-backed proposal “Jim Crow 2.0” and warning it could disenfranchise more than 20 million Americans.
During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Schumer criticized Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s recent remarks about ensuring “the right people” vote in upcoming elections. Schumer dismissed concerns about widespread voter fraud, saying election irregularities are rare and arguing that immigration enforcement officers should not be stationed near polling places.
The SAVE Act, which passed the House 218-213, would require voters to show photo identification at polling sites and provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register. The bill also allows for federal monitoring of polling locations. Supporters cite polling, including an August 2025 Pew Research Center survey showing broad public backing for voter ID requirements.
Schumer and other Democrats argue the measure goes beyond standard ID laws and could affect married women whose identification documents do not match birth records, as well as lower-income voters lacking ready access to documentation.
The bill now faces an uncertain path in the Senate, where Democrats could use procedural tools such as a filibuster to block passage despite limited bipartisan support in the House.
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