The Virginia governor’s office is embroiled in a legal battle with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over efforts to remove noncitizens from the state’s voter rolls. The DOJ has filed a lawsuit against Governor Glenn Youngkin, alleging that his executive order violated the National Voter Registration Act by requiring the removal of individuals identified as noncitizens.
According to the complaint, Virginia has removed over 6,000 individuals between January 2022 and July 2024 based on their citizenship status. The DOJ argues that this systematic voter removal program violates the Quiet Period Provision, which mandates that states complete their maintenance program at least 90 days before an election.
