DOJ Sues Alabama Over Voter Purge

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Alabama, claiming the state violated the National Voter Registration Act by attempting to remove over 3,200 voters from its rolls within 90 days of the November 5 election. The program, announced by Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, targeted individuals with noncitizen IDs but included both naturalized and native-born U.S. citizens. The DOJ argues this purge risks disenfranchising eligible voters and creates confusion, contravening the Quiet Period Provision meant to prevent last-minute, error-prone voter roll changes. Allen defended the program, stating his duty to ensure only American citizens vote, but acknowledged some flagged individuals may have since become citizens and could re-register. The DOJ seeks to reinstate the affected voters and prevent further purges within the prohibited timeframe.