The SAVE Act

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
PROGRAM #10520 11:00 AM PT

The SAVE Act. 

Republicans are pushing for the House spending bill to include the SAVE Act, in order to ensure only citizens can vote and “prevent millions of illegal aliens from voting.” The measure, the Safeguard and Protect Elections from Noncitizen Voting Act, requires proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Guest: Jose Lopez Zamorano, News Contributor, Washington, DC.

Noncitizens Voting: A Conspiracy Theory. A team of social researchers is checking allegations on noncitizens voting and conclude that it is not possible for noncitizens to engage in widespread voter fraud. In this interview, guest analysts discuss the most common misconceptions about this issue and address questions such as: How does federal law and state governments use measures to ensure that only eligible citizens vote? What role do allegations of noncitizen voting play in our politics?

Guest: Santiago Sueiro, Senior Policy Advisor, UnidosUS, Virginia Beach, VI.

Voter Registration Deadlines. October 7 is the last day to register to vote in Arizona. Working against the clock, dozens of community canvassers are going door to door to register thousands of new voters in this swing state. Young organizers discuss the new campaign.

Guest: Jessica Chavarria, Communications Specialist, Mi Familia Vota, Phoenix, AZ.

Photo: Eric Garcetti/Flickr

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