The SAVE Act Explained: Why Voter ID Laws Are Failing (Illegal Immigration & Census Deep Dive)

The gist

1. 84% of Americans support voter ID, yet the Senate won't debate the SAVE Act, which Bilyeu says points to political self-interest over access concerns.
2. Non-citizens counted in the census increase a state's House seats and electoral college votes, giving politicians incentives to attract immigrants regardless of legal status.
3. Bilyeu says skill level matters hugely: high-skilled immigrants generate economic surpluses, while low-skilled immigrants can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per person over 30 years.
4. Bilyeu argues voters should demand balanced budgets and avoid unfunded programs, since deficits get monetized through inflation that hits poorer people hardest.