N.Y. Civil Rights Law Section 2
Supreme sovereignty in the people


No authority can, on any pretence whatsoever, be exercised over the citizens of this state, but such as is or shall be derived from and granted by the people of this state.

Source: Section 2 — Supreme sovereignty in the people, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CVR/2 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

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Jun. 21, 2025

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

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