By Melissa Noel ·Updated June 22, 2022
The landmark John. R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday. The law, named after the late civil rights activist, is meant to prevent local officials from enacting rules that could suppress a person’s right to vote due to their race.
“At a time when the very foundation of our democracy is under threat, New
