How Noncitizens Can Participate in the Upcoming NYC Election

Immigration has continued to be a central issue in local politics this year, particularly with New York City’s sanctuary city status under intense pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration.

Mayor Eric Adams has pledged to collaborate with Washington’s orders, allegedly in exchange for dropping criminal charges against him. And while many New Yorkers will have the opportunity this June to express their view on this and other Adams’ policies,

The people at the center of this issue — undocumented immigrants and those who are not U.S. citizens — do not.

However, there are still legal ways for noncitizens to participate in the upcoming election.





https://www.thecity.nyc/2025/03/13/how-noncitizens-can-participate-elections-civic-engagement/