Published 3 months ago

Court Rejects New York City Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote

A panel of appellate judges ruled 3-1 that New York City's noncitizen voting law violates the state's constitution.
The law would have allowed 800,000 noncitizens, like green card holders, to vote in city elections.
The law's intention was to offer voting rights to residents in specific categories, such as those holding lawful permanent residency.

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New York Post

NYC law that would have allowed 800K noncitizens to vote struck as unconstitutional by appeals court: ‘Enacted in violation’

A controversial New York City law that would allow 800,000 non-citizens to vote in municipal elections was struck down as unconstitutional by a state appeals court Wednesday.

3 months ago·New York, United States

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The Hill

Appeals court rules NYC law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections violates state constitution

A New York appeals court ruled Wednesday that a law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections in New York City violates the state’s constitution. The Appellate Division for the Second Judicial Department ruled against the bill allowing noncitizens to vote in local New York City elections, including for mayor, in a 3-1 decision released Wednesday. The…

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Daily Caller

Blue City Law Allowing Non-Citizens To Vote Ruled Unconstitutional

A New York City law that would allow "non-citizens" to vote in local elections was deemed unconstitutional by a state court on Wednesday.

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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The Epoch Times

Court Strikes Down Law That Let Noncitizens Vote in New York Elections

A state appeals court on Wednesday declared as unconstitutional a New York City law permitting noncitizen voting in local elections—a victory for election integrity advocates and opponents of the legislation who mounted a legal challenge. “We determine that this local law was enacted in violation of the New York State Constitution and Municipal Home Rule Law, and thus, must be declared null and void,” reads the ruling, which was issued on Feb. 2…

3 months ago·New York, United States

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The Gateway Pundit

Landmark Decision: Appeals Court Strikes Down NYC Law Permitting 800K Noncitizens and Illegal Alien "Dreamers" to Vote as Unconstitutional | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft

In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department, has overturned a New York City law that would have allowed noncitizens to vote in municipal elections.

3 months ago·United States

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