Florida's SAVE Act does a lot. Here's how it will affect voter registration
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Florida SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration updates and new registrations. Pro-voting groups have filed lawsuits, claiming the law will disenfranchise minority, older, and low-income voters.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Florida SAVE Act on April 1, 2026. The law requires individuals updating or registering to vote for the first time to provide proof of citizenship. It also mandates the removal of ineligible voters from the rolls. Pro-voting groups, including the Florida NAACP and the ACLU of Florida, have filed lawsuits against the law, arguing it violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments. The groups claim the law will disproportionately affect minority, older, and low-income voters. DeSantis asserts the law strengthens election integrity, despite a lack of evidence supporting widespread non-citizen voting in Florida. The law's requirements may create barriers for eligible voters, potentially decreasing voter turnout.
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