Florida Sues DHS Over Voter Roll Citizenship Verification

The lawsuit claims federal refusal to share immigration data hampers Florida's ability to ensure only citizens are registered to vote.

Florida filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging a failure to verify citizenship status of registered voters.
State officials argue that the DHS's refusal to provide necessary data obstructs efforts to maintain accurate voter registration rolls.
The lawsuit follows a decade-long struggle over access to the SAVE program, which is used to verify immigration status.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody emphasizes the lawsuit is crucial to prevent noncitizens from voting in the upcoming 2024 elections.
Similar requests for citizenship verification have been made by other states, but Florida is the first to pursue legal action against the DHS.