Supreme Court Allows Virginia Voter Roll Purge

The Supreme Court has permitted Virginia to continue purging voter registrations, a move by Governor Glenn Youngkin to prevent noncitizens from voting. This decision, passed by a conservative majority, overruled lower courts that deemed the purge illegal under federal law, which prohibits removing voters within 90 days of an election. Critics argue the purge is flawed, as many removed were legitimate voters affected by clerical errors, and note the absence of noncitizen voting prosecutions in Virginia. Supporters assert the process is necessary for election integrity, and Youngkin assures that voters can use same-day registration if mistakenly purged. This ruling has intensified concerns about democratic processes amid a politically charged environment leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Meanwhile, similar efforts to verify voter eligibility are underway in other states like Iowa, where officials are addressing concerns about the potential disenfranchisement of legitimate voters.