New York City's noncitizen voting law faces a final test next week

Plus: Harvey Weinstein, your social media feeds and the obscure drug called kratom

Good afternoon — it’s Friday, and National Wear Red Day.

In today’s CapCon (seven-day free trial here):

• New York City approved a law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections in 2022, but it was struck down. Its future will be considered next week.

• Eyes & Ears: Your weekly roundup of stories from the week, including reports that Rep. Mike Lawler is going to be the envoy to Northern Ireland.

• At The Capitol: What’s on deck next week, including what to watch for at budget hearings.

• New Bills of Note: Harvey Weinstein, social media feeds, and restricting kratom.

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⚖️ The fate of New York City’s noncitizen voting law will be considered next week

A law approved by the New York City Council to allow certain noncitizens to vote in local elections has been controversial since it took effect in 2022.

It was supposed to allow noncitizens who either have a green card or work authorization to vote in municipal elections under the argument that they should have a say in city representation.

But that law was short-lived: A day after it took effect, the Republican National Committee, state Republican Party and several Republican elected officials sued to strike it down.

The lawsuit was successful; two court decisions have deemed it unconstitutional.

But those decisions could be scrapped — or strengthened — depending on what happens next week in Albany.