A conservative nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania alleged that the state failed to maintain accurate voter rolls, claiming that 277,768 voters were ineligible for the upcoming election cycle. However, a federal judge denied their request to prevent these allegedly inactive voters from participating in the presidential election.
The lawsuit, filed by Citizen AG (also known as 1789 Foundation) and an individual voter, argued that these individuals on the voter rolls were ineligible due to not responding to confirmation notices in 2020 and not participating in subsequent federal elections. The judge ruled against the plaintiffs, describing their assertion as “without proper foundation” and “purely speculative.”
The plaintiffs sought an emergency order to compel the Pennsylvania Secretary of State, Al Schmidt, to provide records on the 277,768 voters and prevent any confirmed inactive voters from casting votes in the upcoming election. They also requested the court to ensure that Pennsylvania officials administer an NVRA-compliant voter list maintenance program in the future.
In response to the lawsuit, Schmidt’s attorneys argued that the plaintiffs lacked standing, failed to state a claim for relief, and did not demonstrate any emergent harm that would warrant an emergency injunction. The brief also noted that Schmidt would provide the records requested by Nov. 12, as required by state law.
Ultimately, the judge sided with Schmidt, dismissing the case as the plaintiffs failed to show a likelihood of success or entitlement to preliminary injunctive relief. The ruling highlighted that the plaintiffs had not met their burden in proving irreparable harm if their request for emergency relief was denied.
A request for comment from Citizen AG regarding the ruling was not immediately returned.
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