Can you remain a voter?

In some states, it could be harder than you think. That's why our movement is bringing lawsuits across the map.

In a healthy democracy, the government’s job is to make sure every eligible citizen can cast a ballot. But lately, we’ve seen a troubling trend: states using “faulty data” to quietly remove thousands of eligible Americans from the voter rolls.

This week, we are celebrating the Campaign Legal Center (CLC), our strategic litigation partner, for continuing to take a stand. They’ve just filed two major lawsuits in Texas and Ohio to stop illegal voter purges that specifically target naturalized citizens.

Here is what’s happening on the ground and why it’s a victory for fairness and the rule of law.

1) The Texas Case: Fighting “Faulty Data”

In Texas, the Secretary of State recently directed counties to use the federal SAVE (Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements) system to flag voters for removal.

However, the SAVE system was never designed to manage voter rolls. It often contains “stale” data — meaning a person might be listed as a non-citizen because they were one five years ago, even though they have since naturalized and become eligible U.S. citizens.

So this movement is standing up and suing to stop Texas from using this unreliable data to purge voters without proper investigation. As CLC puts it: “Every American citizen, regardless of where they are born, should have the freedom to vote.”

2) The Ohio Case: Protecting the “Quiet Period”

In Ohio, a new law (SB 293) requires monthly “citizenship checks” and mandates that registrations be canceled — sometimes without any prior notice to the voter.

The problem with that is federal law (the National Voter Registration Act) mandates a 90-day “Quiet Period” before an election. This exists so that states don’t accidentally purge eligible voters right before an election when it’s too late for the voter to fix the mistake. Ohio’s law ignores this protection, allowing purges right up to Election Day.

And that’s why this movement is suing to ensure that naturalized citizens aren’t treated as “second-class voters” who have to jump through extra hoops just to stay registered.

This matters, even if you aren’t a naturalized citizen

These lawsuits aren’t just about legal technicalities; they are about belonging and the rule of law.

When a person goes through the long, rigorous process of becoming a U.S. citizen, one of the greatest rewards is the right to vote. To have that right threatened by a clerical error or a “glitchy” database is a betrayal of the American promise.

By fighting these purges, CLC is ensuring that our voter rolls stay accurate without sacrificing the rights of our neighbors. It’s a reminder that democracy is a “constant vigil” —and today, the law is on the side of the voter.

How You Can Help

• Check Your Status: Even if you’ve voted for years, it’s always a good idea to verify your registration.

• Support the Work: Donate today to help fund these cases and other litigation like them.