Voter Roll Purges Stir Controversy Ahead of 2024 Election
As states intensify efforts to maintain voter lists, debates over disenfranchisement and fraud prevention escalate.
- North Carolina recently removed 750,000 ineligible voters, sparking debate over timing and motives.
- Federal law mandates voter roll maintenance, but legal disputes arise over potential disenfranchisement.
- The DOJ is suing Alabama for allegedly purging voters too close to the election, affecting both native-born and naturalized citizens.
- Partisan divides persist, with Republicans advocating for stricter controls and Democrats emphasizing voter access.
- The effectiveness and accuracy of systems like ERIC are questioned as states grapple with maintaining clean voter rolls.