RAPID CITY, SD – Conservative grassroots activist Scott Presler will host a rally at the Hotel Alex Johnson Saturday, March 21st as part of a national tour advocating for the passage of the SAVE America Act.

The SAVE America Act is a proposed law that would require proof of United States Citizenship in order to register to vote with the hope of limiting voter fraud. Opponents of the change have concerns it would limit voting when voter fraud is so low in elections. Voters would likely need a passport or possibly additional documentation along with an ID to vote and people who have a name change, such as married women, could have additional difficulty voting.

The event, scheduled from 8am to noon, aims to mobilize local support and signal to Senate Majority Leader John Thune that South Dakota constituents prioritize the election reform legislation. Presler, who has built a following of millions on social media, described the upcoming Rapid City gathering as a peaceful and enthusiastic demonstration of civic engagement.

“This is a respectful and peaceful rally to show Senator Thune that his constituents – above everything else – want the SAVE America Act signed into law,” Presler said in an exclusive interview with The Rapid City Post.

The activist expressed gratitude toward Thune for bringing the act to the Senate floor and allowing for debate. The legislation, which focuses on proof of citizenship for voter registration, has recently seen movement in Washington.

“You can expect an enthusiastic crowd of hundreds of beautiful South Dakotans that will peacefully be letting their voices heard,” Presler said. “We are there to continue our work advocating that we are not going to stop peacefully until the SAVE America Act is on President Trump’s desk to be signed into law.”

Presler stated that a significant portion of his audience consists of women, many of whom he expects to see advocating for the bill in Rapid City. He addressed concerns regarding whether the law would limit participation for lawful citizens, such as married women who may not have immediate access to a marriage certificate.

“The provisions of the bill even state that if someone, for example, let’s say a married woman doesn’t have her marriage certificate, she can still, by affidavit, attest under penalty of perjury with a signature, that she is that lawful American citizen,” Presler said. “The SAVE America Act will bar non-citizens, illegal aliens, unlawful citizens from voting, but it will not prohibit, stop, or bar American lawful legal residents from voting whatsoever.”

Addressing why he chose Rapid City for the rally, Presler emphasized a populist approach to outreach.

“I’m bringing this to the people,” Presler said. “We’re bringing it straight to the West, Rapid City, and then we’re bringing it straight to the East, Sioux Falls.”

The activist cited instances in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Michigan where he claims non-citizens were found on voter rolls as a primary motivation for his advocacy. He argued that the legislation is a matter of fairness for all legal voters.

“How can any American think other than an American vote is being diluted every time an illegal alien registers and votes?” Presler asked. “That is canceling out a legal, lawful American citizen vote.”

The Rapid City event is expected to draw national attention, with Presler claiming that Fox News is slated to report live from the venue. Joining Presler will be Jenny Beth Martin, chairwoman of Tea Party Patriots Action.

Following the morning rally in Rapid City, Presler plans to travel to Sioux Falls for further events before heading to North Carolina to continue his efforts.

“You’re going to see people come out of the woodwork because finally they’re saying, ‘Wow, I’m being recognized, I’m being acknowledged,’” Presler said. “I’m coming there to be their voice.”

According to the Heritage Foundation, since 2005 there have been six cases of proven voter fraud in South Dakota. Three of them being ballot related.