Over 40 left-wing organizations opposing the SAVE Act—a bill designed to prevent noncitizens from voting in U.S. elections—have received over $150 million from entities funded by billionaire George Soros, according to a detailed analysis by retired data scientist Earl Glynn.
The SAVE Act, introduced by House Republicans, seeks to amend the National Voter Registration Act to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. Proponents say the bill closes loopholes that currently allow foreign nationals to vote, especially in states where election officials do not verify citizenship.
On March 28, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (LCCHR) spearheaded a letter signed by 112 liberal advocacy groups urging Congress to reject the bill. The letter claims that the SAVE Act’s proof-of-citizenship requirement would disenfranchise millions of Americans, especially Latinos, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and other minority groups. The signatories argue that documentation requirements are “onerous” and would restrict lawfully registered voters from participating.
The Federalist reports that a significant number of the organizations backing the letter have been recipients of large donations from Soros-linked Open Society Foundations. Glynn’s analysis found that since 2016, more than $150 million has flowed to these or related groups, raising concerns about foreign influence and ideological motives behind opposition to election integrity measures.
Supporters of the SAVE Act argue that requiring proof of citizenship is a necessary safeguard to uphold the legitimacy of American elections. They point to growing public concern over election security and foreign interference as reasons for implementing stricter verification protocols. Opponents, however, claim the legislation is part of a broader strategy to suppress minority turnout.
