Virginia Appeals Court Ruling on Voter Rolls

Virginia has requested the Supreme Court to allow the removal of over 1,600 individuals from its voter rolls, claiming they are noncitizens. This request follows a federal appeals court ruling which mandated the reinstatement of these individuals, citing concerns over disenfranchisement of legitimate voters. Attorney General Steve Marshall, representing 25 states, has criticized the ruling as unconstitutional and an infringement on state authority to manage voter qualifications. Conversely, advocacy groups and the Justice Department argue that Virginia's voter purge violates the National Voter Registration Act, which prohibits such actions within 90 days of an election. The appeals court's unanimous decision to uphold the reinstatement highlights ongoing tensions over election integrity and voter rights in the state as the presidential election approaches. The conflicting perspectives underscore a critical legal battle over the balance between preventing voter fraud and ensuring eligible voters are not unjustly removed from election rolls.