Cohen v. Cuomo

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard F. Braun, J.

This is a special proceeding, pursuant to McKinney’s Unconsolidated Laws of NY § 4221 (L 1911, ch 773, § 1), brought by citizens of the State of New York, including New York State Senator Martin Malavé Dilan, seeking a review of the reapportionment of the New York State Senate. Such a reapportionment is required every 10 years, after the federal census occurs. Petitioners are suing for declaratory and injunctive relief barring respondents from enforcing the amendment to State Law § 123 increasing the size of the New York Senate to 63 districts.…