Judge Blocks Brooklyn Dems’ Rule Change | New York City News

A Brooklyn judge just nixed rule changes pushed by Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, calling an August vote that approved them “totally improper.” The changes would have expanded the executive committee to help her stay in power — but reformers, who won enough district leader seats to oust her, sued, arguing lame-duck committee members shouldn’t have voted. The judge agreed, citing election law and party bylaws, permanently blocking the changes and stopping the outgoing committee from making major decisions. If upheld, Bichotte Hermelyn is likely out when the party meets on September 23rd — a win for reformers who say she tried to stack the deck. The party plans to appeal, calling the ruling a setback that undermines their work, exposing deep internal divisions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.amny.com/news/judge-blocks-brooklyn-democratic-party-rule-changes-party-pledges-to-appeal/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f36504f836f9d9df Report issues to [email protected].