Virginia Voter Roll Purge Raises Concerns After Naturalized Citizen Shocked by Removal
ICARO Media Group
**Virginia Voter Roll Purge Shocks Naturalized Citizen**
In a surprising turn of events, Phoebe Taylor, a resident of Richmond, Virginia, recently discovered she had been removed from the voter rolls. Despite being fully prepared to participate in Tuesday's election, Taylor, who hails originally from Great Britain and is now a naturalized U.S. citizen, was informed by a reporter about her removal.
Over the past two months, Virginia has purged approximately 1,600 individuals from its voter rolls. This action is part of the state's effort to ensure that noncitizens do not cast ballots in the upcoming elections.
Taylor, who knew her precinct number by heart and was confident in her eligibility, was taken aback by the news. The state's recent measure targets potential noncitizens, though it also impacts legitimate voters like Taylor.
This move has raised concerns among many about the effectiveness and fairness of the voter roll cleansing process, as it inadvertently affects rightful voters, causing confusion and disenfranchisement just as the elections approach.