AG James vows to continue protecting New Yorkers’ voting rights
As the US Presidential Elections draw closer and after the New York State Court of Appeals affirmed the constitutionality of the New York Early Mail Voter Act, New York Attorney General Letitia James has vowed to continue protecting New Yorkers’ voting rights. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) had defended from a lawsuit brought by opponents challenging the Legislature’s authority to enact mail-in voting. “The right to vote is the cornerstone of our nation, and government should make it easier for citizens to have their voices heard, not harder,” said James on Tuesday. “While some want to put up roadblocks and stifle New Yorkers’ ability to exercise their Constitutional right to vote, I will always stand up and protect this basic, yet essential, freedom. “Every election, at every level of government, is a beautiful celebration of patriotism and civic responsibility, and I encourage all New Yorkers to exercise their right to vote and to hold their public servants accountable...