Legal AF by MeidasTouch Supreme Court REVEALS their PLAN right before ELECTION
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Nov 1, 2024 The Supreme Court recently allowed a controversial voter roll purge in Virginia, targeting alleged noncitizens but unjustly affecting U.S. citizens. A judge temporarily halted these removals to protect voters, but the Supreme Court stepped in, allowing the purge to continue without explanation. This decision raises concerns about electoral integrity and highlights a broader trend of legal battles over voting rights across the country. Advocates call for strong voter turnout to counteract these suppression efforts.
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Court Allows Risky Voter-Roll Purge
- The Supreme Court allowed a voter-roll purge in Virginia despite evidence some removed were U.S. citizens.
- That decision prioritizes election-timing doctrines over immediate protections for potential wrongly disenfranchised voters.
DMV Matches Led To Citizen Removals
- Michael Popok recounts that Virginia matched DMV records to voter rolls without verification.
- He notes at least 42 citizens were reportedly removed during that sloppy purge process.
Keep Registrants On Rolls Near Election
- Preserve voter access when disputes arise close to an election by keeping registrants on the rolls.
- Let election officials resolve eligibility at the polls rather than risking wrongful disenfranchisement beforehand.