People Ex Rel. Chadbourne v. . Voorhis

Before January 1, 1922, article 2, section 1, of the State Constitution defined the qualifications of voters as to citizenship, age and residence. By amendment by vote of the people at the general election in 1921, these words were added:

“After January 1, 1922, no person shall become entitled to vote by attaining majority, by naturalization or otherwise, unless such person is also able, except for physical •disability, to read and write English; and suitable laws shall be passed by the Legislature to enforce this provision.”

The legislature of 1922 thereupon provided (Election Law, L. 1922,…