Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has strongly criticized President Trump for canceling a housing bill signing ceremony until the SAVE America Act is passed. Schumer accused the President of attempting to restrict voting rights through the proposed legislation.
Schumer delivered a scathing rebuke of the SAVE America Act from the Senate floor, stating that it would allow for an "all-out assault on voting rights." He claimed that the bill would remove 25 million to 30 million people from voter rolls, allegedly targeting ineligible voters.
The SAVE America Act aims to require a valid ID before registering to vote in a federal election, as well as proof of citizenship and the elimination of mail-in ballots. President Trump has repeatedly called on the Senate to pass the bill, which is currently stalled.
Schumer's comments come after he appeared on a television program, where he inadvertently made a case for the SAVE America Act. During the appearance, Schumer stated that the bill would remove millions of people from voter rolls, which he described as a draconian measure.
A federal judge recently permanently banned President Trump from implementing an executive order that required proof of citizenship when registering to vote. The judge ruled that the Constitution does not grant the President specific powers over elections.
President Trump has continued to push for the passage of the SAVE America Act, attending a Senate lunch on Capitol Hill to discuss the bill. The legislation remains stalled in the Senate, with Democrats vowing to prevent its passage.
