New York voters consider abortion amendment amid concerns over potential voting rights for noncitizens

New Yorkers are voting on Proposition 1, an abortion amendment, which some conservatives claim could allow illegal immigrants to vote. They argue the amendment is misleading and unrelated to abortion rights, which are already protected in the state. The proposition aims to amend the state constitution to prohibit discrimination based on various factors, including national origin. Critics warn this could enable noncitizens to claim voting rights, arguing it opens the door for benefits to those without citizenship. Opponents also express concern that the amendment's language on the ballot does not fully represent its implications. They describe it as a significant government power grab that lacks transparency for voters.