The Biden administration has filed a lawsuit against Virginia election officials, alleging that they violated federal law by purging voters flagged as potential non-citizens during the quiet period before an election. This period prohibits systematic removals of voters from registration rolls.
In court filings, the Justice Department stated that Virginia's purge program, initiated by an executive order from Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, violates the National Voter Registration Act. The Act requires that any mass voter removal programs be completed at least 90 days before an election.
