Noncitizen Voting Declared Unconstitutional in New York State
The judge’s decision raises questions about the viability of similar laws in at least three other states.

In a setback for a burgeoning national movement to boost electoral participation among immigrants, the New York City law allowing noncitizens to vote in municipal elections has been struck down as unconstitutional and illegal under state law. The state supreme court judge’s decision, which backers of the law vowed to appeal, raises questions about the viability of similar laws in at least three other states.
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