The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit filed by Republican groups against the North Carolina State Board of Elections over the registration of 225,000 voters. The case involves whether the lawsuit should remain in federal court or be sent back to state court. The Republican groups argue that the elections board failed to comply with state law by not confirming registrant eligibility. On the other hand, the DNC and NAACP have pushed back against the lawsuit, claiming it is an attempt to sow doubt in the integrity of North Carolina’s elections.
A ruling by US Chief District Judge Richard Myers dismissed part of the suit and sent the rest back to state court. The case centers around allegations that the elections board did not require identification from prospective voters to prove citizenship, potentially allowing noncitizens to vote. The Republican groups are calling for the affected voters to be removed from the rolls or to cast provisional ballots in the upcoming election.
The lawsuit has sparked a legal battle that has drawn in various political and civil rights groups, with each side presenting their arguments to the court. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the upcoming election and could set a precedent for how voter eligibility is handled in North Carolina. The 4th Circuit will now consider the arguments presented by both parties before reaching a decision on the case.
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