DOJ Sues Alabama for Violating Federal Law by Removing Voters Near Election

Sep 28, 2024, 12:08 AM

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Alabama, alleging that the state violated federal law's prohibition on systematic efforts to remove voters within 90 days of an election. The DOJ contends that Alabama's program to purge noncitizens from voter rolls is unlawful and that it improperly included some native-born and naturalized U.S. citizens. Federal law prohibits such actions during this period to prevent disenfranchisement ahead of elections. Alabama officials claim the initiative aims to prevent noncitizens from voting, but the DOJ argues that it disrupts the electoral process and could suppress legitimate voters.