Voter

Judge Rules on Controversial North Carolina Voter Registration Lawsuit, Sends Key Issues Back to State Court

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Wilmington, NC — As residents of New Hanover County cast their early votes, a pivotal legal battle unfolded in Wilmington’s federal courthouse that could affect the voting processes for nearly a quarter million North Carolina citizens. Seth Waxman, an attorney with the Democratic National Committee, was seen driving past long lines of early voters on his way to court. He was set to advocate for the dismissal of a lawsuit that could complicate voting eligibility verification for these individuals. The lawsuit, initiated by the North Carolina Republican Party and the Republican National Committee, is among … Read more

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