The SAVE Act Is Not Racist; Democratic Opposition Is Based on Condescending Assumptions About Black Americans
Source: Curtis Hill. "Dems' Lies About The SAVE Act Are So Lazy They're Racist." March 17, 2026. thefederalist.com
The Gist
The author argues that requiring photo ID to vote isn't racist because black Americans are just as capable as anyone else of getting an ID, which they already need for many daily activities. He claims Democrats oppose these laws not to protect civil rights, but because they want to allow cheating in elections.
Conclusion
The SAVE America Act requiring photo ID and proof of citizenship for voting is not racist and should be passed by the Senate
Premises
- Photo ID requirements are already used for everyday activities like driving, banking, and flying without claims of racism
- The cost and effort to obtain photo ID is minimal, with fees often waived for those who need it
- Indiana's photo ID law has operated for years with strong cross-racial support and no evidence of widespread disenfranchisement
- The Supreme Court has upheld photo ID requirements as constitutional
- Black voter turnout has not collapsed in states with photo ID laws
- Critics cannot produce examples of black voters actually turned away solely for lacking photo ID
- The SAVE Act protects election integrity by ensuring only eligible citizens vote
Assumptions
- Black Americans are equally capable of obtaining identification as other groups
- Election integrity measures that apply equally to all voters are inherently fair
- Democratic opposition is motivated by desire to allow illegal voting rather than protect voting rights
- Comparing modern voter ID laws to Jim Crow era restrictions is inappropriate
- Secure elections benefit all Americans regardless of race