New York's Top Court Upholds Mail-In Voting Law

The 6-1 ruling rejects a Republican challenge, affirming the law's constitutionality despite previous voter rejection of a related amendment.

The Court of Appeals ruled that the mail-in voting law does not violate the state constitution.
Republicans argued that the constitution requires in-person voting, but the court found no explicit language to support this.
The decision follows a failed 2021 referendum to amend the constitution for expanded mail voting.
Chief Judge Rowan Wilson stated the court's role is to interpret the constitution, not to follow popular opinion.
Governor Kathy Hochul praised the ruling as a victory for democracy and voter access.