New York will allow non-citizens to vote under controversial law

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A watershed moment for the most populous US city as opponents vow to challenge the law

New York City council member Ydanis Rodriguez speaks during a rally on the steps of City Hall to allow lawful permanent residents to cast votes in municipal elections on 9 December 2021 in New York.New York City council member Ydanis Rodriguez speaks during a rally on the steps of City Hall to allow lawful permanent residents to cast votes in municipal elections on 9 December 2021 in New York.

Dreamers are young migrants brought to the US illegally as children who would benefit from the never-passed Dream Act, or the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which allows them to remain in the US if they meet certain criteria.“We build a stronger democracy when we include the voices of immigrants,” said former council member Ydanis Rodriguez, who led the charge for the legislation.

Speaking to CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday, Adams said: “I did not change my mind. I supported the concept of the bill. The one aspect of that I had a problem with and I thought was problematic was the 30-day part. Former mayor Bill de Blasio had similar concerns to Adams but did not move to veto the measure before vacating City Hall at the end of the year.

 

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