(Megan Barth | Nevada Globe) – The ACLU of Nevada has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit led by the Citizen Outreach Foundation (COF) which alleges that 11,000 voters in Washoe County are ineligible to vote in the 2024 election. The foundation has requested that the Washoe County Registrar follow procedure by confirming voters address and county residency. The ACLU is seeking the court to reject their challenge.
According to KOLO 8 News:
The ACLU argues the action requested in the lawsuit would violate state and federal law that prohibits conducting systemic voter roll maintenance within 90 days of an election, which they say are part of a broader effort to disenfranchise voters nationwide.
“This isn’t just about Washoe County. We’re seeing similar voter purge attempts across the country, targeting voters with flawed data and reckless methods. It’s a coordinated national plan with the same goal: to make it harder for people to vote. We’re standing up against this nationwide attack on voting rights and ensuring every eligible voter can cast their ballot,” said ACLU of Nevada executive director Athar Haseebullah.
In an email, Chuck Muth, president of COF, replied to the ACLU’s assertions, stating: “We’re trying to make it harder for people WHO DON’T LIVE HERE to vote in our elections. Why would the ACLU want ballots sent to people who have moved to another state?”