The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Elections, claiming violations of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) related to voter registration.
• The lawsuit was filed in the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
• The state allegedly used a voter registration form that did not require necessary identifying information, like a driver's license or Social Security number.
• As a result, voters were registered without this critical information, leading to inaccuracies on the voter rolls.
• This lawsuit follows a contentious state Supreme Court race, where Judge Jefferson Griffin conceded to Democratic incumbent Judge Allison Riggs after a prolonged battle marked by significant financial contributions.
• Griffin's protests over approximately 65,000 ballots were denied by the state board, including issues related to voter identification and overseas voters.
• The Justice Department emphasized the importance of accurate voter registration to ensure fair elections and stated it will take action against jurisdictions that violate federal voting laws.
• The current board members named in the lawsuit include both Republicans and Democrats, and decisions often fell along party lines.
The lawsuit aims to address concerns over voter registration accuracy in North Carolina, highlighting the ongoing issues surrounding election integrity and compliance with federal laws.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/north_carolina/article_369ec48b-dd8d-4964-94c1-0fd68797bec6.html
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