voter registration

  • US Sues Virginia Election Board for Removing Voters from Registration List

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday that it has filed a lawsuit against the Virginia Board of Elections (VBE) and the state commissioner of elections, alleging violations of federal voter registration requirements related to a state program. The lawsuit claims that the program contravenes the “quiet period” provision of the National Voter…

  • Louisiana Governor Signs Executive Order Mandating Disclaimer to Bar Noncitizens from Voting

    Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed an executive order requiring state executive agencies to include a disclaimer on voter registration forms, explicitly stating that noncitizens are prohibited from registering to vote and participating in elections. The order was signed on Monday and aims to reinforce the limitations on voting rights as established by both federal…