LatinoJustice PRLDEF: Civil and Immigrant Rights Organization Appalled by Court Decision on Local Law 11
February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
NEW YORK, Feb. 22 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following statement on Feb. 21, 2024:
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The New York Supreme Court Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department has ruled on Local Law 11, a law that aims to expand voting rights by allowing New Yorkers with legal permanent status or work authorization the right to vote in municipal elections. The decision ruled against noncitizen municipal voting in New York City striking down Local Law 11.
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The New York Supreme Court Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department has ruled on Local Law 11, a law that aims to expand voting rights by allowing New Yorkers with legal permanent status or work authorization the right to vote in municipal elections. The decision ruled against noncitizen municipal voting in New York City striking down Local Law 11.
The fol . . .