The Biden administration sued Virginia election officials Friday, alleging that they were violating federal law by purging voters flagged as potential noncitizens during the so-called quiet period before an election,

Federal prosecutors said Virginia officials sought to remove voters too close to the Nov. 5 election and improperly included some eligible voters.

The DOJ lawsuit — the second of its kind against a state in less than a month — argues that Virginia is in violation of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it sued the state of Virginia for violating the federal prohibition on systematic efforts to remove voters within 90 days of an election. On Aug. 7, Repub

Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb took over leadership of the office last year, after former Sheriff Ken Stolle announced his retirement. Holcomb is being challenged by businessman Aldo

Gov. Glenn Youngkin touts 6,303 noncitizens being purged from Virginia’s voter rolls, but statewide data show little or no evidence of such illegal voting.

West Virginia residents who want to vote in the general election have until the end of the day Tuesday to register or update their registration. Oct. 15 is the deadline for registering to vote on Election Day on Nov.

The Department of Justice is suing Virginia over its voter roll maintenance program, alleging that the state illegally removed voters too close to the election.

The Justice Department is suing the Commonwealth of Virginia, alleging that officials are unlawfully trying to remove people from the voting rolls within 90 days of a federal election.At issue is an order signed by Republican Gov.

Va., is emphasizing results at home of his work in Washington, while Republican Hung Cao focuses on national issues, such as border security and the economy.

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Virginia to challenge a state effort to remove ineligible voters from election rolls that federal officials say comes too close to the Nov.