Republican leaders are cheering a 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court decision that will allow Virginia to keep noncitizens off its voter rolls. The ruling comes amid heightened debate over election security, as Republicans emphasize the importance of maintaining accurate voter lists to ensure fair elections.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares led the appeal and described the ruling as a “win for election integrity and the rule of law.” Miyares expressed frustration over attempts by the Biden-Harris administration to block the lawsuit just weeks before the election, calling it an “alarming” interference in Virginia’s electoral process.

JUST NOW: In a 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court has ruled that Virginia can remove illegal aliens from their voter rolls.

This is a reminder:

If you ARE NOT a United States citizen..

Then you SHOULD NOT be voting in United States elections.

Period.

End of story. https://t.co/7lPIQ18MSa pic.twitter.com/QOj7h529K3

— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) October 30, 2024

Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined Miyares in celebrating the Court’s decision, noting that keeping clean voter rolls is a fundamental aspect of protecting U.S. citizens’ voting rights. He explained that Virginia’s comprehensive security measures — including paper ballots, chain of custody procedures, and verified drop boxes — are designed to safeguard elections from political manipulation.

This ruling highlights growing concerns with America’s “new normal” in voting practices, especially as more elections depend on mail-in ballots and drop boxes. Recent attacks in Oregon and Washington have brought these issues to light, as an unidentified suspect set fire to two drop boxes, destroying hundreds of ballots in Washington. Local officials warn these attacks may continue, adding to concerns over the security of mail-in voting.

While Republicans view the decision as a victory, Protect Democracy, a group that filed the original lawsuit against Virginia, criticized the ruling, arguing it removes eligible voters from the rolls without evidence of noncitizens voting. The group claims that Virginia’s efforts amount to a “voter-purge program” that jeopardizes voting rights for some U.S. citizens.

As the battle over election laws continues, Virginia’s Supreme Court win signals a shift toward stricter measures in voter roll management. With Election Day approaching, both sides remain committed to influencing how voter rolls are maintained and protected.