New York City Poised To Allow Noncitizens To Vote In Local Elections
Lawmakers on the New York City Council are expected to vote on a piece of legislation next month that would grant noncitizens the right to vote in local elections. First introduced two years ago, the “Our City, Our Vote” bill along with its corresponding social justice movement “expands democracy in New York City so green card holders and those authorized to work in the United States can vote in elections for city-level offices as long as they have been a resident of New York City for at least 30 days and are otherwise qualified to register and vote under New York State election law.” This mea...