Republican leaders are celebrating a recent 6-3 Supreme Court ruling that upholds Virginia’s ability to keep noncitizens off its voter rolls, viewing it as a significant step in protecting election integrity. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, who spearheaded the case, described the decision as a “win for election integrity and the rule of law,” highlighting concerns over federal intervention in state voting processes.
Miyares expressed relief that the Court acted swiftly, particularly after what he called an “alarming” attempt by the Biden-Harris administration to block the case in the final days before an election. He emphasized the importance of securing Virginia’s voter rolls to protect the rights of U.S. citizens.
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
Gov. Glenn Youngkin echoed Miyares’ sentiments, saying that maintaining clean voter rolls is an essential part of Virginia’s broader strategy to safeguard elections. The governor pointed to measures such as paper ballots, secure drop boxes, and verified counting procedures as part of the state’s approach to maintaining fair and transparent elections.
The ruling brings attention to a larger conversation about election security, particularly as the country relies increasingly on mail-in ballots and drop boxes. Recent incidents in Oregon and Washington underscore potential security risks. There, an arsonist attacked ballot drop boxes, destroying hundreds of ballots and prompting law enforcement to warn of possible further attacks.
Opponents of Virginia’s voter roll policy argue that the purge might mistakenly remove eligible voters. Protect Democracy, the group that initially challenged the policy, insists there’s no evidence of noncitizens voting and claims that the purge endangers citizens’ voting rights.
This Supreme Court decision reflects the ongoing debate about voter roll maintenance and election security. For Virginia, the ruling sets a precedent in managing its elections, as other states continue to grapple with similar challenges ahead of Election Day.
