Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a 22-state coalition of state attorneys general in a letter co-led by Iowa and Indiana, urging Congressional leaders to support and pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The proposed legislation aims to enhance the electoral process by ensuring that only eligible citizens can vote.
“President Biden’s terrible immigration policies have created the worst border crisis in American history,” the letter states. “A congressional report recently concluded that the Biden Administration released 5.3 million illegal immigrants into the United States through ‘parole’ programs.” The letter argues that this situation now jeopardizes the security of America's elections.
The SAVE Act mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and assists states in identifying and removing illegal immigrants from their voter rolls. Proponents argue that it is essential to protect elections from illegal voters, who may include convicted criminals or potential terrorists.
The United States House of Representatives passed the bill last week, but it awaits action in the Senate. Following its passage in the House, General Murrill expressed her support on Twitter, stating "Not in Louisiana."