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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Justice Department sues Virginia, Alabama, over voter purges

    The Department of Justice sued Virginia and Alabama, claiming the states violated federal law by removing voters from their rolls too close to an election.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 14, 2024 • 1 min read

    The Department of Justice sued Virginia and Alabama, claiming the states violated federal law by removing voters from their rolls too close to an election.

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    Harris courts Black voters, VA and AL try barring some voters
    1. 0:00Harris tries to win over more Black male voters, will her plan work?
    2. 10:31Justice Department sues Virginia, Alabama, over voter purgesYou’re reading this
    3. 20:41Encore: ‘Traveling’ traces Joni Mitchell’s health crises and alter ego
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Harris courts Black voters, VA and AL try barring some voters
    1. 0:00Harris tries to win over more Black male voters, will her plan work?
    2. 10:31Justice Department sues Virginia, Alabama, over voter purgesYou’re reading this
    3. 20:41Encore: ‘Traveling’ traces Joni Mitchell’s health crises and alter ego
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand