Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 12 state attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate to reject the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, citing concerns that it would significantly alter voter registration and election administration.
In a letter sent to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the coalition argued that the bill would require in-person documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and updates, effectively ending online, mail-in, and automatic registration systems nationwide. The attorneys general said the proposal would reduce state authority over elections and dismantle systems currently used by voters and election officials.
The coalition warned that the legislation could limit access for groups that rely on alternative registration methods, including service members, overseas voters, working-class residents, and young voters. They cited estimates showing that millions of eligible citizens lack immediate access to required documents and noted that name changes could create additional barriers. The attorneys general also stated that federal law already requires voters to affirm citizenship and that cases of noncitizen voting are rare. They urged lawmakers to reject the bill, arguing that it could disenfranchise eligible voters and interfere with state-run election systems.
