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Press Release: We Won! NY Voters’ Private Data Stays Protected

Contact: Erica Smitka, Executive Director, League of Women Voters of New York State  E: erica@lwvny.org  Victory for New York Voters: Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Private Voter Data  ——————————————————   (New York – July 14, 2026) -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  NEW YORK — In a victory for voters, a federal judge dismissed the US

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Access to Voting in NYS Jails is Limited or Non-Existent
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Access to Voting in NYS Jails is Limited or Non-Existent

Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed a package of voter laws in New York, including provisions that benefit formerly incarcerated individuals. These new laws aim to expand access to voting rights for formerly incarcerated New Yorkers, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable electoral system. League

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