Episode 520: New York Appeals Court Protects the State Mail-in Voting Law, Dealing a Blow to NY Congresswoman & GOP Groups
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The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for May 13, 2024
New York Appeals Court Protects the State Mail-in Voting Law, Dealing a Blow to NY Congresswoman & GOP Groups
A New York state appeals court upheld a new state law allowing any state resident to vote by mail during the early voting period. New York and national Republican committees, along with a NY Congresswoman, had sued to prevent unfettered access to mail-in ballots.
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Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Gotham Gazette - (2023) Expansive Vote by Mail Bill Moved Through State Legislature as Session Ended
New York State Assembly - New York Early Mail Voter Act
Richad Rifkin, Albany Law School Government Law Center - (2023) The Constitutionality of the New York Early Mail Voter Act
Democracy Docket - New York Early Mail Voter Act Challenge
Times-Union - Stefanik case to overturn vote by mail rejected by appeals court
Groups Taking Action:
Common Cause NY, Let NY Vote, Citizen Action NY, League of Women Voters NY
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