The Supreme Court Just Carved an Outrageous Loophole Into a …
Oct 30, 2024 · A federal statute, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, outlawed any state “program” that “systematically” removes “ineligible voters from the official lists of eligible voters”...
Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge voter rolls ahead of ... - NBC News
Oct 30, 2024 · States are barred from systematically removing people from voters rolls within 90 days of an election under the National Voter Registration Act.
Justice Department Sues Virginia for Violating Federal Law’s ...
Oct 11, 2024 · Congress adopted the National Voter Registration Act’s quiet period restriction to prevent error-prone, eleventh hour efforts that all too often disenfranchise qualified voters. The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and the Justice Department will continue to ensure that the rights of qualified voters are protected.”
Judge orders Virginia to reinstate 1,600 voters removed in …
Oct 25, 2024 · A federal judge ordered Virginia on Friday to restore voter registration rolls for just over 1,600 people who were removed under Gov. Glenn Youngkin ‘s (R-VA) executive order aimed to...
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Sues Alabama for ...
Sep 27, 2024 · Officials across the country should take heed of the National Voter Registration Act’s clear and unequivocal restrictions on systematic list maintenance efforts that fall within 90 days of an election.
The National Voter Registration Act Of 1993 (NVRA)
Nov 1, 2024 · The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (also known as the “NVRA” or “motor voter law”) sets forth certain voter registration requirements with respect to elections for federal office. Section 5 of the NVRA requires that States offer voter registration opportunities at State motor vehicle agencies. Section 6 of the NVRA requires ...
Justice Department sues Alabama over its effort to remove more …
Sep 29, 2024 · But in an 18-page lawsuit filed in federal court in Alabama, the Justice Department argued that the so-called voter roll purge ran afoul of the National Voter Registration Act, which governs how ...
Fact Sheet: President Biden to Sign Executive Order to Promote …
Mar 7, 2021 · Today’s Executive Order reaffirms the intent of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993 to have federal agencies assist with voter registration efforts.
US sues Virginia election board for removing voters from registration …
Oct 12, 2024 · The lawsuit alleges the program violated the “q uiet period” provision of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA). The statute prohibits states from implementing programs that systematically remove voters from election lists within 90 days of a federal election.
Virginia Immigrant & Voting Rights Groups Outraged at SCOTUS …
Oct 30, 2024 · “To say this decision is a disappointment is an understatement. The Supreme Court just ignored a key provision of the National Voter Registration Act and the clear fact that Virginia purged eligible voters on the eve of the election,” said Ryan Snow, counsel with the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. “The list of purged ...