NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 01/12/26

This week- State Court Hears Expert Reports in Congressional challenge; State Senate To Act on Election Legislation; New Western New York Judicial Districts Face Veto; February 3rd Redistricting CLE; Around the Nation- Missouri

LITIGATION

Congressional Redistricting

Williams et. al v. New York State Board of Elections et. al

On October 27th last year, a complaint was filed in New York County State Supreme Court asking that the state legislature create a new congressional district that … <Read More>

Update: ‘Green Light Law’ Upheld But New Potential Roadblock Appears

By Stephen Louis

As previously reported in CityLaw, on February 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice sued New York State in U.S. District Court in Albany, seeking a permanent injunction barring further implementation of the State’s “Green Light Law,” based on its provisions that limit federal access to information regarding undocumented driver’s license holders. The state law, enacted in 2019, limited access to records by ICE and similar agencies to those with a … <Read More>

Mayor Mamdani Appoints New Housing Commissioner, “Rental Ripoff” Hearings

On January 4, 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Dina Levy as the Commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Mayor Mamdani also signed an executive order creating “Rental Ripoff” hearings, for New Yorkers to speak with relevant City agencies about challenges they face as renters.

NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 12/15/25

This week- State Court Hears Motion to Recuse Judge in Congressional Map Challenge; State VRA Litigation Activity; Governor Signs ERIC Interstate Compact Law; A Look at the N.Y. League of Women Voters, Around the Nation: Indiana

LITIGATION

Congressional Redistricting

Williams et. al v. New York State Board of Elections et. al

On October 27th, a complaint was filed in New York County State Supreme Court asking that the state legislature create a new district that … <Read More>