Biden admin slapped with major lawsuit over alleged refusal to help state purge noncitizens from voter rolls
SUMMARY
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, claiming a refusal to verify immigration records to maintain the integrity of voter rolls and prevent noncitizen voting. The lawsuit argues that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is obligated to respond to state inquiries regarding immigration status, but has failed to do so, thereby hindering Florida’s ability to ensure accurate voter registration. The state cites the impact of the ongoing immigration crisis at the southern border, which has reportedly brought millions of noncitizens into the U.S. Florida's Department of State has identified individuals suspected of being noncitizens but could not verify their status through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program. The state seeks a court order declaring that DHS’s refusal to respond is unlawful and requiring DHS to provide the necessary verification. Similar lawsuits have been filed by other states, including Ohio.
