Supreme Court’s Decision Allows Noncitizens To Be Purged From Virginia Voter Rolls
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Wednesday in favor of Virginia’s effort to keep noncitizens off the voter rolls, a decision that has Republican leaders applauding and Democrats concerned about possible voter suppression. Led by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, the case challenges how states can manage voter lists amid a changing electoral landscape.
Attorney General Miyares hailed the ruling as a win for “election integrity,” asserting that accurate voter rolls are essential for a fair democratic process. He expressed alarm over what he called last-minute interference by the Biden-Harris administration, saying that federal officials sought to derail the case shortly before an election.
JUST NOW: In a 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court has ruled that Virginia can remove illegal aliens from their voter rolls.
This is a reminder:
If you ARE NOT a United States citizen..
Then you SHOULD NOT be voting in United States elections.
Period.
End of story. https://t.co/7lPIQ18MSa pic.twitter.com/QOj7h529K3
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) October 30, 2024
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin echoed these sentiments, calling clean voter rolls a “key aspect of election security.” Youngkin outlined the state’s various protections, from secure drop boxes to paper ballots, to ensure that every legal vote counts. He sees these measures as crucial in an era where the reliability of mail-in voting is questioned.
Concerns about the “new normal” of election security have been amplified by recent incidents, including arson attacks on drop boxes in Oregon and Washington. These attacks, which destroyed hundreds of ballots, have drawn attention to the risks associated with mail-in voting. Law enforcement officials warn that such incidents could increase, pointing to broader vulnerabilities in the system.
On the opposing side, Protect Democracy, the organization that challenged Virginia’s voter roll policy, argued that the state’s actions could result in legal voters being removed. The group contends there’s little evidence of noncitizen voting, calling the Supreme Court’s ruling a setback for fair voting practices.
With Election Day approaching, the decision has sparked a renewed focus on election security, voter rights, and how states can manage their rolls effectively. For Virginia, the Court’s ruling reaffirms the right to secure voter lists, although debates about the best way to achieve this goal continue.