NY Appeals Court Rules Against Noncitizen Voting Law

The law intended to enfranchise 800,000 noncitizens in NYC was struck down for violating state constitution and municipal law.

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.