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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jennifer Peltz

New York's top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote

Noncitizen Voters NYC Lawsuit - (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

New York state's top court put an end Thursday to New York City's effort to empower noncitizens to vote in municipal elections.

In a 6-1 ruling, the high court said “the New York constitution as it stands today draws a firm line restricting voting to citizens.”

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