Voter

Governor Youngkin Vows to Defend Virginia’s Voter Roll Purge Amid DOJ Legal Challenge Over Election Laws

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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s Governor, Glenn Youngkin, has openly criticized a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice, which alleges that the Commonwealth violated federal election laws by purging voter rolls too close to an election. This legal action underscores a contentious debate over voter registration practices and their timing. The lawsuit followed Youngkin’s executive order that mandates daily updates to the voter list by the Department of Elections in conjunction with the Department of Motor Vehicles. These updates are intended to remove individuals who cannot confirm their citizenship. The legal action by the DOJ … Read more

Justice Department Files Suit Against Virginia for Alleged Voter Roll Violations Ahead of Election

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RICHMOND, Va. — The U.S. Justice Department has initiated legal action against Virginia, its State Board of Elections, and the state’s Commissioner of Elections. This lawsuit targets Virginia’s method of removing voters from its electoral rolls, an action deemed too close to election day and potentially in violation of federal law. The legal challenge claims that Virginia’s current voter roll maintenance program violates the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. According to the Act, such systematic purging should not occur within 90 days of an election to prevent any undue impact on voter participation. Assistant … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Ruling on Extending Georgia Voter Registration Amid Hurricane Aftermath; Decision Pending Further Hearings

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Atlanta, GA — A judge in Georgia rejected an immediate motion to extend the voter registration deadline in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which wreaked havoc across the state, leaving a trail of destruction and disruption. Despite this setback, Judge Eleanor L. Ross of the Northern District of Georgia has not closed the case entirely, scheduling a hearing for Thursday to further discuss the necessity of an extension. The legal challenge, spearheaded by prominent civil rights organizations including the Georgia chapter of the NAACP, the Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, and the New Georgia … Read more

ACLU Challenges New Hampshire’s Voter ID Law, Claiming It Disenfranchises Marginalized Groups

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CONCORD, N.H. — The ACLU of New Hampshire launched a legal challenge on Monday against the state’s newly minted voter identification law, arguing that it places undue restrictions on the right to vote. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of New Hampshire, claims that the law could potentially disenfranchise many eligible voters, especially those in marginalized communities. This controversial law mandates that individuals provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and necessitates a photo identification at the time of voting. According to the ACLU, such requirements are not … Read more