1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

I’m writing as a constituent deeply concerned about the proposed SAVE Act. While some supporters claim it is about “election integrity,” the bill would in practice create new barriers for eligible American voters and undermine the very constitutional rights it claims to protect. The United States already has multiple layers of safeguards in place to prevent non‑citizens from voting in federal elections. Numerous studies and bipartisan investigations have consistently found that voter fraud by non‑citizens is exceedingly rare. What is well‑documented is that strict documentation requirements disproportionately burden U.S. citizens — especially seniors, students, people with disabilities, rural residents, and those who lack easy access to underlying documents. Requiring Americans to produce additional proof of citizenship to exercise their right to vote is not a neutral administrative change. It is a direct restriction on a fundamental constitutional right. Our government should be making it easier for eligible citizens to participate in democracy, not harder. The right to criticize our government, to hold it accountable, and to vote without unnecessary obstacles is foundational to our history. Anyone suggesting that Americans who oppose this bill are “anti‑American” or should “go back and study history” should take their own advice. Our democracy is strongest when citizens speak up, ask questions, and demand that their elected officials defend — not diminish — their rights. I urge you to reject the SAVE Act and instead support policies that expand access, strengthen participation, and uphold the constitutional freedoms that define us. Thank you for your attention to this critical issue. I expect and hope you will stand on the side of voters and the Constitution.