The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 7, 2026
With the SAVE America Act now stalled in Congress and unlikely to pass, more GOP-dominated state legislatures may take up SAVE Act-like, restrictive proof of citizenship and narrower voter ID options. Some have already passed similar provisions.
We recently reported that President Donald Trump, in his quest to prevent almost non-existent noncitizen voting, attempted to get the SAVE America Act attached to must-pass bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House and Senate. That push has largely failed due to the filibuster, and waning support among moderate Republicans. Now there’s a renewed focus on the states.
Voting Rights Lab reports that 28 bills in 17 states were filed this session attempting to implement documentary proof of citizenship requirements. Most failed, but Florida, Mississippi, Utah and South Dakota passed restrictions, but weaker than the SAVE Act. New Hampshire’s 2024 law, passed with no evidence of widespread noncitizen voting, was struck down May 30th after it disenfranchised over a hundred eligible voters. Wyoming passed its legislation in 2025.
Eight states passed legislation narrowing voter ID options, including Florida, New Hampshire, Utah, Kentucky, and Alabama. Six other states, Arizona, California, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio and Oklahoma, have ballot measures this fall to enshrine narrow voter options in their constitution.
If 2026 is any indication, look for more red states to push SAVE Act provisions prior to the 2028 Presidential election.
We have more at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org. I’m Brian Beihl.
Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Voting Rights Lab – 2026 Legislative Session in Review
Center for American Progress – The SAVE Act May Be Stalled in Congress, But State Versions Are Being Advanced All Across the Country
Brennan Center for Justice – States Already Enacting Harmful SAVE Act Policies, Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
Related ADM Reports:
American Democracy Minute – Florida Legislature Passes State Version of the SAVE America Act. Its Proof of Citizenship & Voter ID Rules May Disenfranchise Thousands.
American Democracy Minute – (2025) Restrictive Voting Laws Passed in 20 States in 2025. Proof of Citizenship, Limits on Mail-In Voting and Narrower Voter ID Rules Dominated.
Groups Taking Action:
League of Women Voters FL, ACLU UT, Legal Defense Fund
Register or Check Your Voter Registration:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State
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