Supreme Court Approves Virginia's Voter Purge Amid Controversy

The Supreme Court has permitted Virginia to continue its controversial voter registration purge targeting non-citizens. This decision comes after a previous federal judge's ruling against the state, which had illegally removed over 1,600 registrations. The move aligns with political concerns over illegal voting by immigrants, prominently voiced by Republican leaders.

The Supreme Court has given the green light to Virginia's efforts to purge voter registrations deemed illegal, specifically those involving non-citizens. The decision follows a federal judge's ruling that labeled the state's actions unlawful due to the removal of more than 1,600 voter registrations over the past two months.

This action aligns with the narratives pushed by former President Donald Trump and Republican allies, who have voiced concerns over illegal voting by immigrants, despite such instances being rare in American elections.

Virginia's Republican administration filed an emergency appeal leading to the Supreme Court's intervention, after a federal appeals court sided with maintaining the judge's opposition to the purge. The situation remains a contentious point in ongoing debates about voter integrity and rights.

(With inputs from agencies.)