Judge Orders Virginia to Reinstate Purged Voters

A federal judge ruled that Virginia must reinstate over 1,600 individuals who were previously removed from voter rolls after being identified as non-citizens, citing violations of the National Voter Registration Act's 90-day 'Quiet Period'. The decision, made by Judge Patricia Giles, came in response to a lawsuit by the Justice Department and advocacy groups claiming the purges were discriminatory and violated federal law. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, who orchestrated the removal, plans to appeal the ruling, arguing the law includes safeguards for citizenship verification. Critics argue Youngkin's efforts are politically motivated, highlighting past controversies involving his administration. The case underscores ongoing debates over voter eligibility and the balance of federal and state control of voting procedures.