By Bobby Darvish, Iranian-American Ex-Muslim, Former Vegan, Former Democrat, Former Socialist, Former CAIR-Columbus Executive Director, Former Muslim Forum of Utah President, Christian Conservative LDS Priest
The Democrats have once again resorted to fear-mongering in their desperate attempt to mislead voters about Republican-backed election integrity measures. This time, their target is the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act), a straightforward piece of legislation designed to ensure that only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections. However, the left is twisting the truth, falsely claiming that the bill would somehow prevent married women from voting. Let’s break down this absurd claim and expose the dishonesty behind it.
What the SAVE Act Actually Does
The SAVE Act is a commonsense bill that requires proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. This is hardly a radical idea—only citizens should be voting in U.S. elections, and requiring documentation to confirm citizenship helps protect the integrity of our electoral process.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) and has the support of conservative lawmakers who recognize the growing risk of noncitizens illegally voting, especially in states where voter ID laws are weak or nonexistent. Contrary to Democratic fear-mongering, this bill does not take away the right to vote from any eligible American.
The False Claim About Married Women
Democrats and left-wing media outlets have spun a wild narrative that the SAVE Act would disproportionately affect married women. Their claim? Because some women change their last names after marriage, they may have difficulty providing proof of citizenship that matches their voter registration records. This is nothing more than a deceptive scare tactic.
In reality, there is zero language in the bill that specifically targets married women or makes it harder for them to vote. Women who change their last names can simply present a government-issued ID, a passport, or other documents—just as they do for Social Security, driver’s licenses, or other legal purposes. The idea that this bill would systematically disenfranchise women is baseless and insulting.
The Real Reason Democrats Oppose the SAVE Act
Democrats are not actually concerned about women’s voting rights—they are worried about losing the ability to exploit weak election security laws. Several cities, including Washington, D.C., and New York City, have already pushed for noncitizens to vote in local elections, and the left would love to see that expanded to federal elections as well.
By misrepresenting the SAVE Act, Democrats are trying to scare voters—especially suburban women—into thinking their rights are under attack when, in reality, it is illegal votes that are under attack. The left’s goal is clear: muddy the waters and protect loopholes that benefit them politically.
The Bottom Line
The SAVE Act is a necessary step to protect our elections from fraud and ensure that only U.S. citizens participate in federal elections. The Democrats’ claims that married women will be disenfranchised are not just false but an insult to the intelligence of American voters. This bill strengthens democracy, rather than weakening it.
Voters should see through these dishonest scare tactics and demand accountability from those who seek to undermine election integrity for their own political gain.
References:
Roy, C. (2024). "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act." Congressional Record. Retrieved from congress.gov
Federal Election Commission. (2023). "Voter Fraud and Election Integrity." Retrieved from fec.gov
Heritage Foundation. (2024). "Noncitizen Voting and Election Security Risks." Retrieved from heritage.org
Washington Examiner. (2024). "Democrats’ Misinformation on the SAVE Act is a New Low." Retrieved from washingtonexaminer.com
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