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"Back in May, House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled legislation designed to ensure that only American citizens vote.

The unfortunate reality is that Joe Biden has let in millions of illegal immigrants, and the risk that these immigrants could influence our elections is extremely high. Legislation like this is absolutely necessary.

As Matt Margolis previously detailed below via PJMedia.com, Johnson was pushing for the bill before the Independence Day recess with a thread explaining what the legislation does to ensure that only U.S. citizens vote.

Here’s what in the SAVE Act, and what Jeffries is really against:

Require proof of US citizenship to register to vote in federal elections

Prevent non-citizens who receive drivers’ licenses from registering to vote

Require states to acquire documentary proof of US citizenship in person when registering to vote

Require states to establish a process for applicants who do not have documentary proof of US citizenship, but are US citizens

Require states to remove non-citizens from their voter rolls, with free access to federal and state databases with citizenship information

Provide states with resources to remove non-citizens form their voter rolls

There is only one reason to oppose this legislation.

You want to cheat.

So, what does the bill do?

Johnson explained in a thread on X/Twitter that the legislation requires state election officials to verify citizenship before providing voter registration forms, mandates proof of citizenship to register for federal elections, and accepts various documents to ease the registration process for citizens. It also gives states access to federal databases to remove noncitizens from voter rolls and confirms citizenship for those lacking proof.

Additionally, it directs DHS to consider removal proceedings for noncitizens registered to vote and ensures naturalized citizens are notified of their voting rights.

Who could oppose such commonsense legislation to protect our elections?

The Democrats, of course.

Elon Musk weighed in on the proposed legislation by reposting Johnson's thread on X.



He dubbed those who oppose it "TRAITORS," and then rhetorically asked what the punishment for treason is.

Those who oppose this are traitors.

All Caps: TRAITORS

What is the penalty for traitors again? https://t.co/lyREyskPv4

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2024
The punishment for treason in the United States, as laid out in 18 U.S. Code § 2381, is the death penalty, or a minimum of five years in prison.

Also, they are to be fined no less than $10,000 and rendered constitutionally ineligible to hold office in the United States."