NY City law allowing aliens to vote ruled unconstitutional in appellate court

A New York state appeals court has denied a self-serving Democrat attempt by New York City top Democrats to implement a law that would let non-citizens vote [Democrat] in local elections, thus guaranteeing the Democratic Party absolute power for now and forever.

In a 3-1 ruling issued Wednesday by the Appellate Division for the Second Judicial Department, the body said the law violated the New York Constitution and Municipal Home Rule Law, and while they didn't say it, the idea that people from other countries can come to the United States, receive taxpayer-funded benefits that even American citizens aren't entitled to, is an abomination.

It "must be declared null and void," the court said in a 43-page ruling.

Finally, sanity wins.

The law had passed in December 2021 by the City Council and created a class of "municipal voters," [aka make-believe citizens] comprising non-citizens who reside in the city for at least a month before an election and register or pre-register to vote. 

Municipal voters [aka illegal Democrats] would be granted the right to participate in elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president and council member.

The bizarre law faced legal challenges almost immediately because it takes away the voting power of legal residents of the city.

It would have applied to some 800,000 new eligible voters in a city of 8.5 million. However, the appellate court said that the clause in the state constitution that says "every citizen shall be entitled to vote…" applies exclusively to U.S. citizens. This reference to "every citizen" does not apply to "every citizen of planet Earth," but to the U.S.

"As there is no reference to non-citizens, and thus, an irrefutable inference applies that non-citizens were intended to be excluded from those individuals entitled to vote in elections," the court said.

New York Democrat Mayor Eric Adams enacted the law upon taking office in January 2022. It was ruled illegal several months later. The mayor defended the law and appealed a lower ruling against it because he felt it interfered with his right to remain mayor and keep his party in power. It isn't known whether Adams will appeal the Wednesday ruling.

Many Democrats championed the left-wing centric law, saying it would make the city's politics more inclusive, while Republicans contended it could lead to voter fraud and that Democrats were only looking to pad their numbers, which we all know is true.

"Great news! We won in the appellate court and @NYCMayor’s attempt to implement the law to register non-citizens to vote in #NYC elections has been struck down," U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, (R-NY) posted on X. "This is a big victory in preserving both the integrity of our elections & the voice of American citizens!

Malliotakis represents New York's borough of Staten Island. She was one of several plaintiffs to sue over the law, along with Borough President Vito Fossella.

"Fortunately, common sense prevails in New York, thanks to the decision reached by the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department. The New York State Constitution is clear in that only citizens can vote in our local elections. It is simply irresponsible and nonsensical to extend this right to non-citizens. We are pleased that the Appellate court shared this understanding. This is a win for New York citizens and upholds the integrity of our elections," Fossella said.

The New York Immigration Coalition said it was disappointed in the ruling as it was hoping to hand over even more benefits of entering the United States illegally.

The ruling comes as New York City is grappling with a surge in illegal aliens, some of whom are known terrorism associates. The influx has resulted in an increase in crime, violence, and anger from residents. In December, Adams warned that the so called sanctuary city was at its "breaking point" as city resources and shelter services had become strained.

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