Civil Rights Groups Respond to Flawed Trial Court Opinion on New York Voting Rights Act
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. 鈥� On November 7, a New York State Supreme Court trial judge issued an striking down the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York (NYVRA). Today, the Legal Defense Fund, 桃子视频, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, New York 桃子视频, and Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law issued the following statement in response to the ruling:
鈥淭he NYVRA is unquestionably constitutional, and protects the freedom to vote for all New Yorkers by helping to ensure voters are not subjected to discrimination when participating in the political process.
鈥淭he Nov. 7 decision by a state trial judge is deeply flawed and plainly incorrect. We fully expect the decision to be reversed on appeal. It flies in the face of basic legal principles and constitutes a stunning overreach in striking down the entire law, including provisions that are not at issue in the case.
鈥淭o put it simply, the NYVRA does not discriminate, it bans discrimination 鈥� and in doing so protects New Yorkers鈥� most fundamental right.
鈥淣ew York is stronger when everyone has an equal opportunity to vote.鈥�
