A New York appeals court ruled Wednesday that a law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections in New York City violates the state’s constitution. The Appellate Division for the Second Judicial Department ruled against the bill allowing noncitizens to vote in local New York City elections, including for mayor, in a 3-1 decision released Wednesday. The… […]
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Appeals court rules NYC law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections violates state constitution
Sanctuary City May Grant Voting Rights To Noncitizens For Local Elections
A temporary migrant shelter funding package cleared the Massachusetts State House in Boston this week despite Republicans opposing the measure. (Tim Graham/Getty Images) In a controversy-sparking move, Boston, a self-proclaimed sanctuary city, is weighing a resolution to allow immigrants with “legal status” to vote in local elections. This proposal, which has reportedly gained the backing […]
USA Today Columnist Calls Allowing Noncitizens to Vote ‘Smart Policy’ ‘Rooted’ in ‘American Tradition, Ideals’
Allowing noncitizens to vote is “legally sound,” a “smart policy,” “good for democracy,” and even “rooted in both American tradition and ideals,” according to a USA Today columnist who claimed the inability of “potential citizens” to vote is “not fair,” while blasting Republicans — who have “no legal or moral standing to whine about protecting […]
Report: 5.7 Million Noncitizens Voted Illegally For Obama In 2008
According to a report a U.S. educational institute, up to 5.7 million noncitizens voted in the 2008 presidential election, helping Obama to become President. The president of non-profit organization Just Facts published an astonishing report in June showing that 82 percent of the 5.7 million illegals on the voter rolls were all Obama supporters. Thenewamerican.com […]