A judge blocked yesterday Monday the law that was approved by the New York council, which allowed Dominicans with American residence could vote in the city elections.
The measure was blocked by Republican lawmakers. The information was confirmed to Free Daily by a city politician.
“Non-citizens cannot vote in the municipal elections, a judge ruled yesterday Monday, for which the more than 150,000 Dominicanswho would have the opportunity to vote for the mayor, prosecutors, comptroller, public defender, aldermen and the presidents of each of the counties, will no longer be able to do so.
Just this Tuesday, the early elections began in NY, where the majority of Dominicans who were elected in 2021 are re-elected again. The law also allowed people with work permits to vote in elections.
“The New York State Constitution expressly provides that citizens who meet the age and residency requirements have the right to register and vote in elections,” wrote Judge Ralph Porzio of Staten Island, emphasizing the word citizens.
“While voting is a right many citizens take for granted, New York City cannot ‘waive’ the restrictions imposed by the Constitution,” he said.
“American elections should be decided by American citizens,” said Ronna McDaniel, chair of the Republican National Committee, who was among the plaintiffs.
2023-06-27 19:31:00
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