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Ramey v. Rockefeller, 348 F.Supp. 780

Facts

The case involved two complaints filed by students living in dormitories at the State University of New York, Stony Brook, who sought to register to vote but were denied by the Board of Elections. The plaintiffs argued that the New York Election Law § 151 was unconstitutional as it discriminated against students. Previous court decisions had indicated that students could be denied registration based on their residency status, leading to the current legal challenge.

We deal here with two complaints filed in August and September, 1971, by students living in dormitories at the State University of New York, at Stony Brook, Suffolk County, Long Island.

Issue

Whether the New York Election Law provision regarding residency for voting purposes is unconstitutional, particularly as it applies to students living in dormitories.

Whether the New York Election Law provision regarding residency for voting purposes is unconstitutional, particularly as it applies to students living in dormitories.

Rule

The court determined that the state cannot constitutionally require more than the intention to make a place a home for the time being when assessing residency for voting.

The court determined that the state cannot constitutionally require more than the intention to make a place a home for the time being when assessing residency for voting.

Analysis

The court analyzed the New York Election Law in light of constitutional standards, emphasizing that the determination of residency should focus on the individual's present intention rather than a requirement for indefinite permanence. The court noted that the law's application to students must be consistent with the constitutional requirement of equal protection.

The court analyzed the New York Election Law in light of constitutional standards, emphasizing that the determination of residency should focus on the individual's present intention rather than a requirement for indefinite permanence.

Conclusion

The court decided to abstain from ruling on the case until the New York courts clarified the interpretation of the Election Law, indicating that the plaintiffs should reapply for registration.

The court decided to abstain from ruling on the case until the New York courts clarified the interpretation of the Election Law, indicating that the plaintiffs should reapply for registration.

Who won?

The court did not grant the defendants' motion to dismiss, allowing the plaintiffs to continue their challenge against the Election Law.

The court did not grant the defendants' motion to dismiss, allowing the plaintiffs to continue their challenge against the Election Law.

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