A federal judge has ordered Virginia to reinstate over 1,600 voter registrations removed under Governor Glenn Youngkin's program targeting non-citizens, stating it violated federal law by conducting systematic purges within 90 days of an election. The DOJ and advocacy groups filed lawsuits arguing this violated the National Voter Registration Act's 'quiet period' and wrongfully disenfranchised eligible voters. Virginia plans to appeal the ruling, maintaining that removals were based on non-citizen self-identification through the DMV. Evidence presented includes cases where long-time eligible citizens were mistakenly purged due to bureaucratic errors. The judge emphasized that while non-citizens can be removed, it must be done on an individualized basis, not through automated systems. Governor Youngkin's office argues the process aligns with a 2006 state law, but the DOJ counters that the timing and methodology are unlawful.