Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump and Republican allies are intensifying calls for stricter citizenship verification before the midterm elections, citing disputed claims that large numbers of noncitizens remain registered to vote.
Trump has urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration and tighten rules surrounding mail voting.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin recently claimed nearly 250,000 noncitizens were registered across four states. However, Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt, a Republican, said federal officials acknowledged they lacked high confidence that thousands of people identified in his state were actually noncitizens improperly registered.
Federal law already prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections, and documented cases remain rare. State officials and voting-rights groups argue that inaccurate voter-roll data can mistakenly flag naturalized citizens or eligible voters, potentially creating barriers for lawful participation.
The administration says stronger documentation requirements are needed to protect election integrity and has increased pressure on states to review voter rolls and share election data with federal agencies.
The dispute is expected to fuel additional litigation as November approaches, particularly in battleground states where election officials are balancing federal requests with state voting laws.
Supporters describe the proposals as basic safeguards, while opponents warn that expansive citizenship checks could discourage eligible voters and deepen mistrust in election administration.
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