Virginia Governor Challenges Federal Lawsuit Over Noncitizen Voter Roll Removals
Governor Glenn Youngkin defends the removal of over 6,300 noncitizens from Virginia's voter rolls, countering a lawsuit by the Biden-Harris administration.
- Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has removed 6,303 noncitizens from voter rolls to ensure election integrity ahead of the November elections.
- The Biden-Harris administration has filed a lawsuit against Virginia, arguing that the removal of noncitizens is unjust and interferes with voting rights.
- Youngkin asserts the federal lawsuit undermines state election laws and vows to defend Virginia's actions in court.
- The Virginia Department of Elections has been criticized for past failures to prevent noncitizen voter registrations, facilitated by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Fairfax County GOP claims the number of noncitizens on voter rolls could be much higher and supports Youngkin's efforts to maintain election integrity.