Civil and Immigrant Rights Organization Appalled by Court Decision on Local Law 11
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February 21, 2024
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Civil and Immigrant Rights Organization Appalled by Court Decision on Local Law 11
LatinoJustice Stand by Clients in Fight to Expand Voting Rights in NYC
NEW YORK- 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 following statement can be attributed to Cesar Ruiz, Associate Counsel at LatinoJustice PRLDEF and one of the lawyers representing the case:
“We are appalled by the court's decision which will have consequential effects and attacks the very core of our representative democracy. Immigrants are the cornerstone of New York City, who live, work, and form a significant part of our community yet they have no say in the politics that govern them. LatinoJustice and our co-counsel continue to stand by our clients in the face of a difficult and perplexing decision cast by the court. We will continue our review alongside our clients as we weigh next steps."
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LatinoJustice PRLDEF works to create a more just society by using and challenging the rule of law to secure transformative, equitable and accessible justice, by empowering our community and by fostering leadership through advocacy and education. For over 50 years, LatinoJustice PRLDEF has acted as an advocate against injustices throughout the country. To learn more about LatinoJustice, visit www.LatinoJustice.org