Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said the state is continuing its legal fight to preserve access to a federal citizenship verification database that he argues is essential for protecting election integrity and prosecuting voter fraud.

Uthmeier made the remarks while discussing a case involving allegations of illegal voting by a non-citizen and the state's ongoing efforts to maintain access to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database.

According to Uthmeier, the individual in the case "faces two thirds degree felonies, voting by a non-citizen elector, and false affirmation, and up to 10 years in prison."

He said the investigation relied on the federal database used to verify citizenship status.

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"Building this case was possible because of the Save database, which allows states to look up citizenship data and ensure only Americans vote in our elections."

Uthmeier noted that Florida reached an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security last year that expanded the state's access to the database.

"Last year, Florida signed a landmark agreement with the Department of Homeland Security that requires free access to the Save database with improved search capabilities."

He added that the agreement was intended to provide long-term certainty for the state's election officials.

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"That agreement is judicially enforceable for 20 years."

"Future administrations cannot walk away from it."

Uthmeier then criticized a recent court ruling that he said interrupted the state's ability to use the database.

"Yet Biden-appointed Judge Sparkle Spookanan overstepped her authority and blocked access to the Save database."

According to Uthmeier, the ruling has made it more difficult for Florida to verify voter eligibility.

"Her activist ruling makes it harder to verify citizenship and slows our ability to hold aliens accountable for stealing votes in Florida elections."

He said the state is challenging the order in court.

"But no, we will not back down, and we are currently fighting her unlawful order in court to protect the integrity of every American ballot."

Uthmeier argued that verifying citizenship is a key part of maintaining confidence in the election system and enforcing Florida's election laws.

He said the state intends to continue pursuing cases involving alleged election fraud and will seek to hold offenders accountable under existing law.

Uthmeier emphasized that Florida's legal challenge is focused on restoring access to the SAVE database and preserving what he described as an important tool for election officials and law enforcement.

He concluded by reiterating the state's position on election-related offenses.

"Here in Florida, we do and will always take election fraud seriously, and we will hold violators accountable."

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