The North Carolina State Board of Elections has approved new regulations aimed at identifying and removing noncitizen voters from the rolls. With a Republican majority, the board has authorized sharing voter data with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under new noncitizen removal rules. This follows a heated debate among members, resulting in a narrow 3-2 vote to implement processes for reviewing citizenship challenges. The regulations include using jury duty records to identify suspected noncitizens, a move that has sparked concerns about potential wrongful purges and the integrity of voter eligibility. The Republican party is advocating for thorough scrutiny of voter rolls amidst a backdrop of disputes and lawsuits regarding noncitizen voting in the state.