Youngkin Fires Back At Biden-Harris DOJ Over Lawsuit To Keep Ineligble Voters On Rolls

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is pushing back hard against the Biden-Harris administration after the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s decision to remove noncitizens and other ineligible voters from its rolls. The lawsuit, filed just weeks before the upcoming November election, argues that the state’s actions violated federal election laws.

Youngkin signed Executive Order 35 in August, which mandates the removal of individuals who are not legally allowed to vote, such as noncitizens. The DOJ claims that this action violated the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), which prohibits major changes to voter rolls within 90 days of an election. The DOJ is concerned that these efforts may unfairly remove eligible voters from the rolls.

Youngkin responded forcefully to the lawsuit, calling it an attack on election security. “With less than 30 days until the election, the Biden-Harris Department of Justice is filing an unprecedented lawsuit against me and the Commonwealth of Virginia,” Youngkin wrote on X (formerly Twitter). He also accused the DOJ of undermining the legitimacy of the elections in Virginia.

The Biden-Harris administration claims the lawsuit is aimed at ensuring that voter rolls are not purged too close to the election, which could cause confusion or mistakes. Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general in the Civil Rights Division, emphasized the need for caution when conducting voter roll maintenance in the months leading up to an election.

However, many conservatives view the lawsuit as a politically motivated move by Democrats. Youngkin and his supporters argue that the Biden administration is more concerned with protecting noncitizens than ensuring the integrity of American elections. Youngkin’s executive order focused on removing voters who did not respond to verification requests about their citizenship status within 14 days.

As Election Day nears, this battle over voter integrity is likely to intensify. The case could have national implications, with other states watching closely to see how the courts rule on Youngkin’s voter roll efforts.

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