Native groups warn voter ID bill could disenfranchise Indigenous voters
A coalition of 112 civil rights groups is urging Congress to reject the SAVE Act, which would require in-person proof of citizenship to register to vote. Native American advocates warn the bill would disproportionately impact Indigenous voters, many of whom lack traditional addresses or easy access to required documents. Similar laws have previously blocked thousands from registering. A congressional hearing on the bill was held Monday.
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