The Justice Department sued North Carolina and its elections board on Tuesday, accusing officials of failing to maintain accurate voter rolls in violation of federal law.

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, appointed by President Donald Trump to head up the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, said in a statement Tuesday evening that the agency “will not hesitate to file suit against jurisdictions that maintain inaccurate voter registration rolls.” The move marks the latest legal salvo aimed at bolstering election integrity ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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