Alabama Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Lawsuit Over Voter Roll Purge

The Department of Justice claims Alabama violated federal law by altering voter statuses too close to Election Day.

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has requested a judge to dismiss a DOJ lawsuit alleging improper voter roll purges.
The DOJ argues Alabama's actions violated the National Voter Registration Act's 90-day 'quiet period' before elections.
Alabama identified over 3,000 individuals as potential noncitizens and changed their voter status to inactive.
Critics warn that the move risks disenfranchising eligible voters, with hundreds potentially still in inactive status.
Alabama contends that the status change is legal and voters can update their status until 2028 without re-registering.