Source: New York Post
“The Big Apple’s controversial law allowing noncitizens to vote in city elections was struck down by the state’s highest court Thursday. The New York Court of Appeals ruled 6-1 that the law — passed by the City Council in late 2021 — violated the state constitution. ‘Whatever the future may bring, the New York Constitution as it stands today draws a firm line restricting voting to citizens,’ the opinion states. The ruling closes the matter in the state courts and dashes hopes by many lefty City Council members and advocates of the city’s 800,000 green card holders getting a voice in local elections. Supporters had argued that noncitizens here legally should be able to vote because they pay taxes and make contributions to their communities. But Republicans and other opponents viewed the law as a nonstarter, especially because the state constitution appeared to clearly limit voting to US citizens.” (03/20/25)