DeSantis signs Florida version of SAVE Act into law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that requires proof of citizenship to vote and imposes stricter voter ID restrictions. The law, which won't take effect until after the midterm elections, has been met with criticism from Democrats and voting rights advocates who warn it will disenfranchise eligible voters.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that requires proof of citizenship to vote. The law imposes stricter voter ID restrictions on Floridians. It won't take effect until after the midterm elections. The law is Florida's version of the federal SAVE America Act. Democrats and voting rights advocates have filed a federal lawsuit to block the law, citing concerns it will disenfranchise eligible voters. The law requires election officials to verify voters' citizenship after registration.
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