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Trump keeps sabotaging legislation over a voting bill. Here's what's in it
By Ashley Lopez | NPR at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 25, 2026
· 5 min read
A voter casts their ballot at a polling station in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood as New Yorkers head to the polls on June 23 in New York City.(Laura Brett / Getty Images)President Donald Trump blew up what could have been a win for his party — and he did it to force lawmakers to pass an electi...
Key takeaway The SAVE America Act currently doesn't have the needed 60 votes in the Senate to overcome a filibuster – and Republican leaders are reluctant to get rid of the filibuster to pass the bill, as Trump has suggested.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
In Los Angeles , where voter turnout has been a longstanding concern, the implications of the SAVE America Act are particularly noteworthy. The city's diverse population, with a significant proportion of immigrant communities, may be disproportionately affected by the proposed proof of citizenship requirements. While citizenship is already a requirement to register to vote, the limited list of acceptable documents under the SAVE America Act could potentially disenfranchise some eligible voters, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds or with limited access to certain forms of identification. As the debate over the SAVE America Act continues, Los Angeles residents should be aware of how this legislation could impact their own voting rights and those of their neighbors, and consider the potential consequences for the city's democratic participation. The city's history of promoting voter accessibility and inclusivity makes it an important locale to watch in the discussion surrounding this bill.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? A voter casts their ballot at a polling station in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood as New Yorkers head to the polls on June 23 in New York City.(Laura Brett / Getty Images)President Donald Trump blew up what could have been a win for his party — and he did it to force lawmakers to pass an electi...
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