DOJ Sues Virginia Over Voter Roll Cleanup Ahead of Election

The Justice Department alleges Virginia's removal of noncitizens from voter rolls violates federal law's 90-day quiet period before elections.

The DOJ has filed lawsuits against Virginia and Alabama for removing noncitizens from voter rolls within 90 days of the election, claiming it breaches the National Voter Registration Act.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin defends the voter roll cleanup as a lawful measure under a 2006 state law, arguing it ensures election integrity.
The DOJ contends that such removals risk disenfranchising eligible voters mistakenly flagged as noncitizens, potentially causing confusion and deterring participation.
Critics, including former President Trump, have accused the DOJ of politicizing the issue, while studies show noncitizen voting is extremely rare.
Virginia's voter roll maintenance process begins when individuals self-identify as noncitizens at the DMV, prompting notifications to affirm citizenship within 14 days to avoid removal.