The New York City Council is asking New York’s highest court to reverse a pair of rulings in a move that could ultimately allow non-citizens to vote in local elections.
The controversial law would allow 800,000 non-citizens with green cards to vote.
“Today’s filing to appeal the Second Department’s recent decision seeks a determination from the state’s highest court that the law is consistent with the State Constitution, Election Law, and the Municipal Home Rule Law,” said City Council spokesperson Rendy Desamours.
“Empowering New Yorkers to participate in our local democratic process can only strengthen New York City by increasing civic engagement,” he said.
The election law has been winding its way through the court system since it was passed by the City Council back in 2021 and signed into law by then-Mayor Bill de Blasio (D).
Last month, the law was struck down as…
