U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith representing Virginia's 9th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith representing Virginia's 9th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. District Judge Patricia Giles has ordered Virginia to reinstate noncitizens on its voter rolls, reversing Governor Youngkin's prior decision to remove them. The ruling comes amidst ongoing discussions about election integrity and state rights.
In response, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) expressed support for Governor Youngkin's actions. He stated, "Governor Youngkin was right to take these names off Virginia’s voter rolls, and if they were mistakenly taken off, Virginia’s same-day voter registration rules would allow them to register again and cast a vote."
Griffith further criticized the Department of Justice's involvement in the case. He remarked, "In 2020, the DOJ never challenged the Democratic states that changed their election rules, despite conflicts with federal time limit laws. The DOJ pursuit of Governor Youngkin’s action seems to be because of his party affiliation."
The decision by Judge Giles highlights the complex nature of election law and its enforcement across different states.
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