In a 6-3 ruling Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court supported Virginia’s right to remove noncitizens from its voter rolls, a decision that Republicans see as vital for election integrity. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, who led the case, called the decision a victory for “election integrity and the rule of law,” and raised alarms over attempts by the Biden-Harris administration to intervene.
Miyares voiced frustration over federal efforts to block the case in its final days before an election, viewing the intervention as political interference. He emphasized the importance of securing voter rolls to protect Virginia’s elections and uphold citizens’ rights.
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, who also applauded the ruling, highlighted that Virginia has implemented various security measures to ensure election accuracy, including the use of paper ballots, verified drop boxes, and signature verification. Youngkin said these tools are vital to maintaining the public’s trust in the state’s voting system.
The ruling draws attention to concerns about the “new normal” in election methods, where a growing reliance on mail-in ballots and drop boxes has revealed vulnerabilities. Recent arson attacks in Oregon and Washington targeted ballot drop boxes, with one incident in Vancouver, Washington, resulting in the destruction of hundreds of ballots. Officials warn these attacks could escalate.
On the other side, Protect Democracy, a group challenging Virginia’s policy, argued that the purge could mistakenly disenfranchise eligible voters. Spokesperson Aaron Baird contends that there’s no evidence of noncitizen voting and that the policy jeopardizes the rights of lawful Virginia residents.
As Virginia enacts the Court’s decision, debates over the balance between secure voter rolls and accessible voting rights persist. The ruling is a significant moment in the ongoing national conversation about election practices and integrity, with Election Day fast approaching.
