New York Court Requires Independent Redistricting Commission To Redraw Congressional Map
On Thursday, July 13, an appellate state court ordered New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) to redraw the state’s congressional map.
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U.S. Senate Confirms 100th Federal District Court Judge, Natasha Merle
On Wednesday, June 21, the U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to confirm President Joe Biden’s 100th federal district court judge nominee, Natasha Merle.
U.S. Senate Confirms Voting Rights Lawyer Dale Ho to Federal Bench
On Wednesday, June 14, the U.S. Senate confirmed voting rights lawyer Dale Ho to a lifetime appointment as a judge on the District Court of the Southern District of New York.
New York Legislature Sends “Early Mail Voter Act” to Governor
On Friday, June 9, before concluding its legislative session, the New York Legislature passed Senate Bill 7394, a bill that would permit any voter to vote by mail during the early voting period.
New York’s Highest Court Dismisses Challenge to State’s Assembly Map
On Thursday, April 20, the New York Court of Appeals (the state’s highest court) dismissed an appeal of a lawsuit challenging New York’s state Assembly map drawn with 2020 census data.
New York Independent Redistricting Commission Sends New Assembly Map to Legislature
On Thursday, April 20, New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) voted 9-1 to pass a new state Assembly map. The map will now go to the Legislature for approval.
New York Senate Confirms Rowan Wilson To Be Chief Judge of State’s Highest Court
On Tuesday, April 18, the New York Senate voted 40-19 to confirm Judge Rowan Wilson as the chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals (the state’s highest court).
Court Rules Right-Wing Conspiracy Theorists Illegally Intimidated Voters in 2020
On Wednesday, March 8, a federal judge ruled that a robocall operation led by two conspiracy theorists ahead of the 2020 election violated Section 11(b) of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1870, the Civil Rights Act and New York civil rights laws.
New York Senate Rejects Chief Judge Nominee for State’s Highest Court
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the New York Senate voted 39-20 to reject Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D) nominee, Hector LaSalle, for chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals (the state’s highest court).
New York Democrats Open Legislative Session With Pro-Voting Reforms
On Monday, Jan. 9, New York Democrats announced that they were moving several pro-voting reforms through the state Senate.