Key Insights
Why did the Supreme Court allow Virginia to purge voter rolls?
To prevent non-citizens from voting, aligning with Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order.
Why is the Supreme Court increasingly involved in pre-election cases?
To set ground rules and guardrails, potentially reducing post-election cases.
Why did the Justice Department sue Virginia?
Alleging violation of federal law by removing voters within a 90-day quiet period.
Why did Virginia go to the Supreme Court?
To appeal a lower court decision ordering the restoration of 1,600 individuals to voter rolls.
Why did the Supreme Court rule along party lines?
Conservatives supported Virginia's stance on non-citizen voting, while liberals did not.
Why is Pennsylvania's vote counting process slow?
Officials cannot open early voting envelopes until Election Day, adhering to state law.
Why is RFK Jr.'s name still on ballots despite endorsing Trump?
Supreme Court ruled he must stay on ballots, complicating Trump's vote count in swing states.
Why is the Supreme Court considering a Pennsylvania provisional ballot case?
To resolve disputes over technical compliance with state law for mail-in ballots.
Chapters
The Supreme Court allowed Virginia to continue purging over 1,600 names from its voter rolls, despite objections from the Justice Department.
- The Supreme Court issued a stay on a lower court ruling that demanded Virginia allow 1,600 residents to vote by Election Day.
- Virginia officials argue these individuals are not U.S. citizens, and the Supreme Court's decision is a temporary pause.
- The case highlights the increasing involvement of the Supreme Court in pre-election matters.
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