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Voting Rights Groups Sue Ohio Over Controversial Voter Purge Law

2/14/2026

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Voting rights groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging Ohio's Senate Bill 293, a new voter purge law.
The suit argues the law could unjustly remove eligible voters, especially naturalized citizens, without notice.
It requires monthly comparisons of voter rolls with state and federal databases, risking wrongful cancellations.
The plaintiffs seek to block enforcement before the May primary, arguing the National Voter Registration Act's quiet period prohibits systematic removals.

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Voting rights groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging Ohio's Senate Bill 293, a new voter purge law.
The suit argues the law could unjustly remove eligible voters, especially naturalized citizens, without notice.
It requires monthly comparisons of voter rolls with state and federal databases, risking wrongful cancellations.
The plaintiffs seek to block enforcement before the May primary, arguing the National Voter Registration Act's quiet period prohibits systematic removals.