And now its news… https://t.co/yEvcRIfDHF “Trump is holding national security (FISA) hostage to ram through his SAVE America Act a bill that forces strict proof of citizenship (passport or birth certificate) to register and photo ID to vote. Who does this hit hardest? Again, it’s the same groups targeted for voter suppression: elderly seniors who no longer drive or have easy access to old documents, disabled Americans facing mobility and transportation barriers to get to offices, and low-income/impoverished families who can’t afford updated IDs, passports (~$130+), or time off work — especially if they don’t own a vehicle for long trips to county clerks. This isn’t security; it’s disenfranchisement disguised as reform. It violates the spirit of the Voting Rights Act and equal access under the ADA by creating new bureaucratic hurdles that millions of eligible citizens disproportionately the vulnerable can’t easily clear. Decades of propaganda about ‘non-citizen voting waves’ (actual cases are tiny) justify stripping fundamental rights. We need election integrity without barriers to legitimate voters. #ProtectVotingRights” Key context on the claims (facts matter here) The SAVE America Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) requires: Documentary proof of citizenship (e.g., U.S. passport, certified birth certificate + photo ID, naturalization papers) for federal voter registration. Standard driver’s licenses/REAL IDs often don’t suffice alone since they verify residency, not citizenship. Photo ID to cast a ballot in federal elections. On targeted groups: Elderly: Many over 65 lack current passports (roughly half don’t have one). Older adults who no longer drive may lack easy photo ID. Some states already exempt or accommodate seniors (e.g., expired IDs allowed). Disabled: Extra barriers for in-person registration, obtaining documents, or mail voting (if copies of ID required). Disabilities already make voting harder; groups like The Arc argue this compounds issues under ADA/HAVA. Impoverished/low-income: Lower passport ownership (1 in 5 below $50k). Costs/time for birth certificates, name changes (common for married women), or travel are real hurdles. Studies estimate 9-21+ million citizens lack ready access to proof-of-citizenship docs. Counterpoints for balance/truth: Most Americans have or can get IDs: Vast majority (~90%+) of voting-age citizens have some photo ID. Many states offer free voter IDs or non-driver IDs. Provisional ballots often exist as backstops. Accommodations exist in the bill language (e.g., for disabilities in some versions) and in practice. Public support: Voter ID and citizenship verification poll at 70-85% across parties. It’s standard in many democracies. Non-citizen voting: Rare but documented in audits; the bill’s goal is prevention. Critics cite Kansas data where proof requirements blocked more citizens than non-citizens in one case, but overall fraud concerns drive support. “Propaganda” framing: Opponents (AARP, Brennan Center, advocacy groups) emphasize burdens and call it suppression. Supporters call it common-sense security against illegal voting, noting online/mail registration expansions made verification laxer. No constitutional “right” to vote without any verification citizenship is a baseline requirement. This narrative is a standard opposition talking point. In reality, implementation details, state flexibility, and free options reduce (but don’t eliminate) burdens. If you’re drafting for advocacy, focus on specific barriers with data; broad “disenfranchisement” claims are contested and often don’t match turnout evidence from states with similar rules. Let me know if you want a more neutral/factual version or revisions.“