Peach Tree Times

Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr stated that it is "illegal for non-citizens to vote" in Georgia, with violators facing "prosecution." He urged the U.S. Senate to pass the "SAVE Act" to enforce similar measures nationwide. Carr made his statement in a July 17 post on X.

"In Georgia, it's illegal for non-citizens to vote, and those who violate the law are subject to prosecution," said General Chris Carr. "My colleagues and I are urging the U.S. Senate to pass the SAVE Act and implement this commonsense approach across the country."

The SAVE Act bill mandates that individuals must provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections. It prohibits states from processing voter registration applications without such proof. States must also take proactive measures to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered and remove noncitizens from voter lists. Additionally, the bill allows for private legal action against election officials who fail to enforce these requirements and establishes criminal penalties. According to Congress.gov, the Election Assistance Commission must issue implementation guidance within 10 days.

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In Georgia, voter citizenship is verified through Real ID documentation already on file with the state. If these documents are insufficient, additional verification is conducted using the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements database. According to the Georgia Secretary of State, voters who cannot prove their citizenship through these methods must provide proof to election officials.

Carr was appointed as Georgia's attorney general by then-Governor Nathan Deal in 2016 and was re-elected in November 2022. Since taking office, he has focused on addressing issues such as human trafficking, gang activity, and opioid misuse, including the establishment of the state's first Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and Gang Prosecution Unit. Additionally, Carr previously served as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, during which Georgia was recognized as the top state for business, with substantial investment and job creation.