
New York's top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York state's top court put an end Thursday to New York City's effort to empower noncitizens to vote in municipal elections.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- New York state's top court put an end Thursday to New York City's effort to empower noncitizens to vote in municipal elections.
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