Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with 22 other state attorneys general, is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and a coalition of 22 state attorneys general are urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), which aims to prevent illegal voting by ensuring only American citizens can vote in elections.

“The SAVE Act is crucial legislation that ensures only Americans vote in American elections, and I strongly urge the United States Senate to pass this bill,” Moody said on Tuesday.

The attorneys general sent a letter to congressional leaders expressing concerns that President Joe Biden’s immigration policies have led to a rise in illegal immigration, which they argue could undermine election security.

The consortium pointed to instances where it was alleged that noncitizens are allowed to vote in local elections and noted that some states, like Arizona, permit noncitizens to vote in federal elections if they register without proof of citizenship.

“The SAVE Act protects our elections from illegal immigrants and upholds the rule of law,” the letter states. “Under the SAVE Act, individuals must provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote.” The act also allows states to access federal databases to identify and remove noncitizens from voter rolls.

Moody’s endorsement aligns with Florida’s efforts to enhance election security, including requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID for voter registration.

The coalition includes attorneys general from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming.