The Department of Justice is suing Virginia over its voter roll maintenance program, alleging that the state illegally removed voters too close to the election.

The DOJ lawsuit — the second of its kind against a state in less than a month — argues that Virginia is in violation of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

The Biden administration sued Virginia election officials Friday, alleging that they were violating federal law by purging voters flagged as potential noncitizens during the so-called quiet period before an election,

The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday it sued the state of Virginia for violating the federal prohibition on systematic efforts to remove voters within 90 days of an election. On Aug. 7, Repub

Federal prosecutors said Virginia officials sought to remove voters too close to the Nov. 5 election and improperly included some eligible voters.

Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb took over leadership of the office last year, after former Sheriff Ken Stolle announced his retirement. Holcomb is being challenged by businessman Aldo

Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal clashed over the economy, abortion and payday lending Friday during a debate in which each said the other lacked the spine to stand up to their own party leaders.

Letter writers endorse Bobby Dyer for another term as Virginia Beach mayor, advocate for the removal of immigrants who entered the country illegally, and argue the International Association of

The DOJ recently filed a similar lawsuit against the state of Alabama over similar voter roll purges. The Justice Department seeks injunctive relief that "would restore the ability of impacted eligible voters to vote unimpeded on Election Day," the department said in a statement.

Va., is emphasizing results at home of his work in Washington, while Republican Hung Cao focuses on national issues, such as border security and the economy.

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Virginia to challenge a state effort to remove ineligible voters from election rolls that federal officials say comes too close to the Nov.