Virginia Seeks Supreme Court Intervention on Voter Purge

Virginia is seeking an emergency intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court to continue its voter roll purge program, which has been halted by lower courts for violating a federal law that restricts voter purges within 90 days of an election. The program, initiated by Governor Glenn Youngkin, aimed to remove suspected noncitizens from voter rolls but faced criticism for removing eligible citizens due to errors from motor vehicle records. U.S. District Judge Patricia Giles ruled against the purge, stating that it lacked an individualized review process, leading to the appeal by Virginia's Attorney General Jason Miyares. The appeal has gained political attention, with former President Donald Trump labeling the lower court's ruling as 'election interference'. Despite the small number of voters affected, this case is significant as it could influence future voting rights litigations. The Justice Department and advocacy groups argue the purge infringes on voting rights and has led to wrongful disenfranchisement.