New York appeals court upholds voting rights law
A New York appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling striking down a state law that prohibits local governments from setting restrictions that could suppress people's voting rights because of their race.
New York’s top court to consider noncitizen voting in city elections
ALBANY, New York — New York’s top court is set to consider whether documented noncitizens can vote in New York City elections — a legal battle that’s tailor-made to catch the eye of the Oval Office.
New York court battle reignites debate over non-citizen voting
The ongoing legal battle over non-citizen voting rights in New York City has sparked renewed debate over election integrity and the definition of citizenship in U.S. democracy.
Non-Citizen Voting at the Court of Appeals
New York's highest tribunal, the Court of Appeals, hearing a case at Albany in 2009. Tracy Collins via Wikimedia Commons CC2.0
New York’s highest court weighs NYC law granting noncitizens the right to vote
The law was previously struck down by two lower courts that found the measure violated the state's constitution.
New York’s top court hears arguments on sexual abuse lawsuit standards
Lawyers sparred before New York’s top court over how specific a man alleging sexual abuse decades ago needs to be in his lawsuit against the state.
New York City argues for noncitizen voting law before state's top court
New York’s top court has been asked to reverse a ruling against a law that would allow noncitizens to vote in New York City municipal elections
New York’s Supreme Court to rule on noncitizens voting in NYC elections
New York’s top court will decide if noncitizens can vote in NYC elections after a challenged law was ruled unconstitutional.
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Midlevel Appellate Court Reinstates New York's Voting Rights Act
A state appellate court on Thursday unanimously reinstated New York's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of 2022, a law that prohibits "vote dilution" actions by municipalities. A four-judge ...
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Employee Handbook Notices Now Mandated by New York State’s Reproductive Health Bias Law
Recent appellate court action has activated a new handbook requirement affecting New York employers. Initially, a lower court ...
Child Welfare Agency Has No Right to Target Abused Parents, Court Rules
New York City child welfare agencies routinely investigate parents who report being abused, but a state appellate court ruled ...
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Democracy in Focus: New York State Court of Appeals Year in Review
the Court of Appeals will continue to hear high-profile democracy and governance cases. The following cases are already on the court’s docket: Cuomo v. New York State Commission on Ethics ...