Preliminary guidance comments and responses

The Office of the New York Attorney General (OAG) published guidance on the preclearance provisions of the John R. Lewis New York Voting Rights Act. The OAG published this guidance, which preliminarily identified the covered entities and practices in the act, on December 19, 2023.

The OAG accepted written questions and comments on the guidance until February 20, 2024.

All comments and questions received are published on this page, with responses from OAG, as they become available. 

Objection to preliminary designation of Orange County as a covered entity for preclearance under the New York Voting Rights Act

Submitted by: Richard B. Golden, County Attorney, Orange County Department of Law
Submitted on: February 20, 2024

Request for Civil Rights Bureau to further investigate whether Dutchess County qualifies for preclearance coverage under the New York Voting Rights Act

Submitted by: Kate Magill, Director of Litigation and Voter Protection, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Submitted on: February 20, 2024