New York Appellate Court Reinstates Voting Rights Act on January 30, 2025, Upholding Minority Protections

A New York appellate court has reinstated the New York Voting Rights Act (NYVRA), reversing a previous ruling that had struck down the law. The court found that the law, designed to protect the political voice of minority groups and prevent local officials from enacting rules that could suppress voting rights based on race, is constitutional. This decision raises questions about the potential for increased federal court involvement in state election disputes, particularly in light of a prior ruling from October 2024.