DOJ Considers Supreme Court Action on Voter Roll Disputes

Why it matters locally: Potential Supreme Court action regarding voter roll disputes could directly affect the integrity and administration of elections within Virginia, impacting voter registration processes managed by the Virginia Department of Elections and local registrars across the Commonwealth.

Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated the Department of Justice may present disputes over state voter rolls to the Supreme Court. Blanche made the statement during an interview on "Meet the Press." He confirmed the possibility of the Department of Justice pursuing this legal avenue, stating, "absolutely it's a possibility." The potential Supreme Court involvement would pertain to the Trump administration's ongoing challenges regarding voter registration lists at the state level.