Overview

• A New York appeals court ruled that a law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections in New York City is unconstitutional.
• The law, intended to enfranchise about 800,000 noncitizens, was struck down for violating the New York State Constitution and Municipal Home Rule Law.
• Republican officials, who sued to block the law, celebrated the ruling as a victory for election integrity.
• Supporters of the law, including Mayor Eric Adams, argued it would make the city's politics more inclusive for immigrants.
• The ruling has sparked discussions on the broader movement to allow noncitizen voting in the United States, with similar laws in other cities facing legal challenges.