Supreme Court Allows Virginia Voter Purge

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Virginia to continue its voter registration purge, impacting approximately 1,600 individuals, following an emergency appeal from the state's Republican administration. This decision comes despite lower court findings that the purge likely violated federal law by removing voters within 90 days of an election and without verifying noncitizen status. The ruling, which did not include a rationale and was supported by the court's six Republican appointees, has sparked dissent among the three Democratic justices who would have maintained the previous court's decision. Virginia officials, led by Governor Glenn Youngkin, argue that the purge is necessary to prevent illegal voting, a claim frequently echoed by former President Trump. The case reflects ongoing tensions surrounding election integrity and voter access, with significant implications as the election approaches. The ruling highlights the contentious political landscape regarding voting rights and the regulation of voter rolls in the U.S.