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Electoral board rescinds policy that referred possible noncitizens to prosecutors
Summary
The Fairfax County Electoral Board voted Feb. 19 to rescind a Sept. 2024 policy directing the general registrar to refer individuals flagged as potential noncitizens to the Commonwealth's Attorney and the Attorney General, citing staff burden and errors in DMV-generated flags; the motion passed by voice vote with one member recorded as opposed.
The Fairfax County Electoral Board voted on Feb. 19 to rescind a policy from Sept. 16, 2024 that required the general registrar to refer individuals identified as potential noncitizens to the Commonwealth's Attorney and the Attorney General. A board member moved the change, proponents argued the referrals had not resulted in prosecutions and consumed staff and prosecutor time, and the motion carried by voice vote with one member saying "nay."
Board members debating the…
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