New York Judge Strikes Down NYC’s Noncitizen Voting Law
Today, a New York court struck down New York City’s law that allowed legal residents who are not citizens to vote in local city elections.
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New York Legislature Passes State-level Voting Rights Act
On Thursday, the New York Legislature passed the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York (NYVRA), a state-level bill to protect and expand voting access.
New York Adopts Court-Drawn Congressional and State Senate Maps
On Saturday, May 21, the New York State Supreme Court, the trial court in the case challenging New York’s congressional and state Senate maps, adopted new maps.
Lawsuit Filed Over New York’s Congressional Primary Elections
Today, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of voters over New York’s congressional districts and upcoming primary elections.
New York Congressional and State Senate Maps Struck Down by State’s Highest Court
Today, the New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, struck down the new congressional and state Senate maps.
New York Appellate Court Strikes Down Congressional Map, Reinstates Legislative
Last night, a New York appellate court issued a decision regarding the fate of New York’s congressional and legislative maps.
New York Expands Voting on College Campuses and More in 2023 Budget
On Saturday, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed New York State’s 2023 budget into law, which includes several pro-voting measures.
New York Makes It Easier for People with Disabilities to Vote
Voting in New York will become easier for residents with disabilities after the New York State Board of Elections agreed to settle a lawsuit originally filed in 2020 on behalf of several disability rights groups.
New York’s New Congressional and Legislative Maps Struck Down
Today, a state trial court judge permanently blocked New York’s newly-enacted congressional and legislative maps.
DCCC Sues Over New York Election Practices
Today, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) filed a lawsuit challenging multiple New York election practices that lead to a high rejection rate of absentee ballots for reasons unrelated to a voter’s eligibility.
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