Rep. Terri Sewell Slams SAVE Act as 'Solution in Search of a Problem'

Opposition to the SAVE Act

• 🎯 Rep. Terri Sewell strongly opposes the House Republican-proposed SAVE Act, labeling it the most restrictive voting law considered in decades.
• ⚠️ She argues the bill is part of an ongoing effort by President Trump and allies to disenfranchise eligible voters by spreading fear and lies.
• 💡 Sewell asserts that it is already illegal for non-Americans to vote, making the SAVE Act a solution in search of a problem.

Barriers to Voting

• 🚫 The SAVE Act would create new barriers for millions of eligible voters, including nearly 70 million American women who have changed their last names due to marriage.
• 🚫 It would also impact the 140 million Americans without a passport and those with military or tribal IDs.
• 📊 Sewell contends the bill's true purpose is to make voting harder for Americans and easier for Republicans to win elections.

Expanding vs. Restricting Access

• ⚖️ As elected officials, the focus should be on expanding access to the ballot box, not restricting it.
• 📜 Congress should instead consider HR14, the John Robert Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, to ensure all Americans can vote freely and fairly.

Legacy of Voting Rights

• 💖 Sewell emphasizes the personal significance of the issue, representing America's Civil Rights District and being the daughter of Selma, Alabama.
• ✊ She draws a parallel to the historical struggles of voting rights activists, noting that the proposed legislation makes a mockery of their legacy.
• 🗳️ She urges colleagues to vote no on the SAVE Act.