Supreme Court allows Virginia to proceed with voter registration purge before election

The Supreme Court has allowed Virginia to remove 1,600 voter registrations, despite this being illegal under federal law. The National Voter Registration Act prohibits such actions within 90 days of an election, aiming to prevent chaos in the voting process. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin claims the purge targets noncitizens, arguing they were never eligible to vote. This legal reasoning has drawn criticism, as it risks removing eligible voters and appears to align with Republican interests ahead of the election. The court's decision raises concerns about its influence on upcoming elections and the potential for further voter suppression. A victory for Vice President Kamala Harris is seen as crucial for Democrats to pursue court reform and address these issues.