Justice Dept. Cleans Up Voter Rolls, Sues 6 States

The Justice Departments Civil Rights Division has uncovered significant issues in voter rolls across the nation, with 260,000 deceased individuals and thousands of non-citizens still listed. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announced that 14 states have faced lawsuits for non-compliance with federal transparency requirements, while 4 others have voluntarily provided voter information for cleanup. North Carolina is a key focus, with over 100,000 outdated registrations to be removed. The department has also filed lawsuits against 6 additional states for failing to provide required voter data. Dhillon emphasized the importance of election integrity and public trust, stating that the departments efforts aim to ensure future elections are free and fair. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.