Fossella v. Adams

Docket number
15
Date

Affirmed lower courts’ injunction against New York City law that allows non-U.S. citizens who are lawful permanent residents or who have work authorizations to vote in municipal elections, finding that the state constitution restricts voting to citizens.

Opinions, Briefs and other Documents

  • Party Brief

Fossella - Response Brief

  • Amicus Brief

Common Cause New York - Amicus Brief

  • Amicus Brief

Legal Scholars - Amicus Brief

  • Amicus Brief

Dēmos - Amicus Brief

  • Party Brief

City Council of New York - Reply Brief

  • Party Brief

Fossella - Brief

  • Party Brief

City Council of New York - Brief

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