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PRESS CONTACT: Rafael Benavides, media@mifamiliavota.org

WASHINGTON, DC – Héctor Sánchez Barba, President and CEO of Mi Familia Vota, issued a statement on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act failing to advance in the U.S. Senate:

“Quick action and mobilization from our communities stopped legislation aimed at suppressing millions of voices, especially Latinos. With the Senate majority forced to admit defeat, this victory reminds us of our collective power in holding leaders accountable and protecting democracy.

“This doesn't mean Trump and his allies in Congress will stop. They may try again through reconciliation, through Trump's Executive Order directing the U.S. Postal Service not to deliver mail ballots, or by attempting to create a White House-approved voter list at DHS, which must still be stopped in court.

“But voters are fed up with having the system rigged against them, and they continue to struggle by having to pay more for everything to cover tax cuts for billionaires, Trump’s tariffs, and his war of choice in Iran. Mi Familia Vota will continue to stand up and push back, to hold our elected officials accountable, and to keep our families engaged in our democracy. But for today, we are enjoying this victory that our voters delivered.”

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About Mi Familia Vota - Mi Familia Vota’s mission is to mobilize Latino power, through year-round activation of the electorate, and investment in local infrastructure, to advance our community’s policy priorities. Mi Familia Vota is fighting for a future where Latino voices shape and advance policies that promote the health, safety, and prosperity of Latino communities across the country.