The lawsuit alleges Virginia’s removal of noncitizens from voter rolls violated the National Voter Registration Act's 'Quiet Period', risking disenfranchisement for eligible voters.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke highlighted the risk of confusion and voter disenfranchisement due to the Virginia administration's actions within the 90-day Quiet Period before elections.
Governor Youngkin defended his actions as lawful, asserting he was enforcing a statute that mandates the removal of noncitizens from voter rolls.
The DOJ's litigation challenges Virginia’s recent voter list purges, emphasizing the protections the National Voter Registration Act provides to qualifying voters.
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