US EditionNew York's top court strikes down law allowing NYC noncitizens to vote
- New York's Court of Appeals voted 6-1 to block a law allowing non-citizens to vote in NYC elections, supporting a previous ruling.
- The law aimed to give approximately 800,000 legal noncitizen residents the right to vote in municipal elections.
- Chief Justice Rowan Wilson stated that the New York Constitution restricts voting to citizens, emphasizing a clear legal boundary.
- Republican officials celebrated the ruling as a victory for citizen voting rights, while the city acknowledged the court's decision.
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Proposed law to restrict noncitizen voting could affect married women
A proposed federal bill aimed at preventing non-citizens from voting is facing criticism from voting rights advocates who say it could create unnecessary hurdles for married women and other eligible voters.The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, was introduced in January by U.S. Rep. Chip Roy. The bill seeks to ensure only U.S. citizens register to vote. However, some experts and organizations argue its vague language could le…
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The Daily ItemTexas voters would have to prove citizenship under a state bill
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas voters would have to prove they are U.S. citizens to register to vote under a state bill lawmakers began debating Thursday. The proposal from Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, is one of several election bills filed this…
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