**Florida Sues Biden Administration Over Alleged Refusal to Verify Immigration Records**

Florida has launched a lawsuit against the Biden administration, accusing federal agencies of hindering its efforts to ensure only citizens are registered to vote. The state asserts that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has neglected its obligation to verify immigration statuses, thereby obstructing Florida's capacity to maintain accurate voter rolls and prevent noncitizens from voting.

The litigation, obtained by Fox News Digital, highlights the state's reliance on the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, a DHS initiative designed for verifying immigration and citizenship status. According to the lawsuit, a standing agreement exists between DHS and Florida permitting the state to utilize SAVE for this very purpose. However, Florida officials claim that despite identifying individuals who potentially lack citizenship, they have faced obstacles in conducting necessary checks due to the absence of unique identifiers and DHS' refusal to provide verification through other channels.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody expressed concern over the federal government’s inaction, emphasizing the importance of accurate voter rolls. "Voting is a right granted to American citizens - not illegal immigrants or other noncitizens. The Biden-Harris administration has allowed millions of illegal immigrants into the country, and we must ensure that only citizens are on our voter rolls," she said in a statement.

Echoing this sentiment, Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd insisted, "The Florida Constitution is clear that only citizens can vote in our elections. Florida is calling on the federal government to dismantle the barriers blocking the states from obtaining critical information needed to prevent non-citizens from voting in our elections." He affirmed the state's determination to uphold "the Constitution's guarantee of one citizen, one vote."

This legal move is part of a broader trend wherein GOP-led states challenge the federal administration over voter roll integrity. Similar actions have been seen in Ohio, where a lawsuit was filed requesting access to various DHS databases. Recently, the Department of Justice has initiated lawsuits against Alabama and Virginia, citing violations of the Quiet Period Provision, which mandates states to finish voter list maintenance 90 days prior to an election.

The DHS has not yet responded to requests for comments on Florida’s lawsuit.