Court Upholds Voter Registrations in Virginia

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that restores the voting rights of over 1,600 Virginians whom Governor Glenn Youngkin's administration removed from the voter rolls, claiming they were non-citizens. The appeals court found that the removal process violated the National Voter Registration Act, which prohibits systematic purging close to an election without proper individualized assessment. Youngkin has vowed to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, denouncing it as unconstitutional and arguing that it undermines election integrity. Meanwhile, former President Trump criticized the ruling, claiming it constitutes election interference. The Justice Department's lawsuit against Virginia's Board of Elections played a crucial role in this legal battle, emphasizing the need for fair treatment of eligible voters. This case highlights tensions around voter registration practices and citizenship verification in the lead-up to the November 5 election.