About This Lesson
Presidential actions and proposed legislation in recent weeks could reshape how people register to vote for federal elections. In March, President Donald Trump issued an executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voters, while also aiming to end the practice in states of counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
On April 10, the House of Representatives passed the SAVE Act, which will require proof of citizenship for people to register to vote at a state level for federal elections. The act now goes to the Senate for its approval, where it may face the prospect of a filibuster.
In this Constitution Daily blog post, we explore what changes are possibly coming from Washington, D.C., and the potential constitutional questions raised by them.
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