DOJ Sues Virginia Over Voter Roll Law

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin criticized the Department of Justice's lawsuit against the state over its voter roll practices, which are aimed at removing non-citizens. Youngkin emphasized that the process, which has been in place since 2006 under a law signed by then-Democrat Governor Tim Kaine, involves an individualized approach where individuals self-identifying as non-citizens are given 14 days to affirm their citizenship. The DOJ alleges that Virginia violated the National Voter Registration Act by conducting these roll maintenance efforts too close to the upcoming election. Youngkin contends that the law has been administered by both Democratic and Republican governors for 18 years without federal intervention. He argues that the DOJ's lawsuit, filed just weeks before the election, is politically motivated and an unprecedented challenge to state election integrity efforts. The governor maintains that safeguards, such as same-day registration, ensure that eligible voters can still participate in elections despite any issues with their registration status.