Civil rights groups raise alarms over voter suppression risks in Virginia

Civil rights groups are raising concerns about potential voter suppression in Virginia following a Supreme Court decision. The court blocked a federal judge's order to reinstate 1,600 voters removed under a state executive order targeting noncitizens. Advocates warn this could signal broader voting rights challenges nationwide. Virginia's governor praised the ruling as a victory for election integrity, while civil rights leaders argue it undermines democracy. They claim the focus on noncitizen voting is misleading and that many U.S. citizens, including naturalized voters, have been wrongly purged from the rolls. Despite these issues, Virginia voters can register on Election Day through November 5. This allows those who believe they were improperly removed to cast provisional ballots, a measure supported by the governor.