Published on October 07, 2025
You Can Help
Something dangerous for our democracy is happening at the U.S Election Assistance Commission, and you can help.
Background: The Commission has 4 members, 2 appointed by Obama 2 by Trump, and has taken up an issue widely hyped by Trump and the MAGA faithful. The EAC is considering adopting a requirement that voters show a passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.
Potential consequences: Preventing many Americans from voting, primarily those with lower incomes and less familiarity with navigating systems. One example: women who changed their last names when they married. As a result, their current name will not match that on their birth certificate and they will be disqualified.
Submit a public comment to the Commission.
Click below to submit your comment and speak out against this proposed barrier to the voter registration process. You can say something like the suggestion below - or personalize it!:
"I'm against requiring citizens to submit a passport, birth certificate, or other
citizenship document to register to vote. This proposal would saddle election
officials with unfunded mandates, expose them to new legal risks, and create
confusion and disenfranchisement for voters - all while duplicating
safeguards that already exist."