New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado presides over the Senate Chamber during session prior to Gov. Kathy Hochul delivering her State of the State address in the Assembly Chamber at the state Capitol, Jan. 10, 2023, in Albany, New York. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)
A bill aimed at making it harder for past presidents to avoid state prosecution if accused of criminal wrongdoing has garnered the approval of New York’s upper legislative branch.
The Senate passed the No Citizen is Above the Law Act (S.151), 40-21, on Wednesday, and it has been moved to the state Assembly for its consideration. It is inspired by ex-President Donald Trump, who is currently under a state grand jury investigation in Manhattan.
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