Consider This from NPR Why some U.S. citizens are being kicked off voting rolls
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Dec 13, 2025 
Jude Joffe-Block, an NPR reporter specializing in voter roll issues, discusses the troubling impact of the SAVE tool on U.S. citizens. She reveals how the system, intended to identify noncitizen voters, mistakenly flags eligible citizens, leading to wrongful removals. Jude shares insights into the challenges of verifying voter citizenship and the privacy concerns involved in outreach. The conversation also highlights the political implications of the small number of flagged voters and the historical context behind the SAVE tool's development.
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Voter Flagged After Receiving One Letter
- Anthony Nell received a single letter telling him to prove U.S. citizenship after being flagged by SAVE.
- He missed the deadline and later discovered he was no longer registered to vote.
SAVE Misses Some Naturalized Citizens
- SAVE cannot reliably identify everyone who naturalized as a child when parents became citizens.
- The system's limits mean many eligible U.S. citizens can be falsely flagged as noncitizens.
Check And Respond Promptly To Notices
- If you get a notice about citizenship, check your registration status immediately.
- Respond quickly to requests and follow local procedures to avoid automatic cancellation.