Striking Down Noncitizen Voting a Victory for the Constitution

In late February, the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court issued a ruling that should comfort all Americans who love and defend our Constitution and the rule of law.

In a 3–1 ruling, the court ruled unconstitutional a law that was approved by New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams, sponsored by Councilman Ydanis Rodríguez, and pushed through with the help of his far-left allies; this law would have given noncitizens the right to vote under the guise of being “municipal voters.” The case came before the court after Borough president Vito Fossella, Councilman Joseph Borrelli, Assemblyman Michael Tannousis, and my colleague Deputy Senate Minority Leader Andrew Lanza — all of whom represent Staten Island — filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of law. The court agreed, affirming that the clause in the New York State Constitution “every citizen shall be entitled to vote” refers exclusively to United States citizens.

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Rob Ortt is the minority leader of the New York State Senate.

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In late February, the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court issued a ruling that should comfort all Americans who love and defend our Constitution and the rule of law.

In a 3–1 ruling, the court ruled unconstitutional a law that was approved by New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams, sponsored by Councilman Ydanis Rodríguez, and pushed through with the help of his far-left allies; this law would have given noncitizens the right to vote under the guise of being “municipal voters.” The case came before the court after Borough president Vito Fossella, Councilman Joseph Borrelli, Assemblyman Michael Tannousis, and my colleague Deputy Senate Minority Leader Andrew Lanza — all of whom represent Staten Island — filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of law. The court agreed, affirming that the clause in the New York State Constitution “every citizen shall be entitled to vote” refers exclusively to United States citizens.