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Episode Synopsis
President Trump’s new executive order could disenfranchise millions of American citizens, undermine data security, and decertify voting systems across the country. It would give DOGE access to voter records in every state and decertify every voting machine in the United States, costing states hundreds of millions of dollars. Coupled with the SAVE Act, a voter suppression bill that would require every American to provide a document like a passport or birth certificate to register or re-register to vote, these measures could block millions of eligible American citizens from voting and upend voter registration.Listen to a recording of a conversation with our experts as they break down the executive order, the SAVE Act, and what we all must do to protect our elections. Speakers: Lawrence Norden, Vice President, Brennan Center Elections and Government ProgramSean Morales-Doyle, Director, Brennan Center Voting Rights and Elections ProgramWendy Weiser, Vice President, Brennan Center Democracy ProgramModerator: Michael Waldman, President and CEO, Brennan CenterIf you enjoy this program, please give us a boost by liking, subscribing, and sharing with your friends. If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, please give it a 5-star rating. Recorded on April 1, 2025.Keep up with the Brennan Center’s work by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, The Briefing: https://brennancenter.org/briefing
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