Judge Blocks Brooklyn Party Rule Change | New York City News

A Brooklyn judge just nixed a power move by Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, declaring her August rule changes invalid — a major blow to her grip on power. Critics say the ruling upholds the principle that voters, not party insiders, should decide leadership. The party’s not backing down, though — they’re appealing and pushing back hard, vowing to defend their revised rules as necessary for a modern electorate. With a September 23rd meeting looming and an uncertain path ahead, this legal showdown is a stark reminder: in politics, process matters — and courts won’t hesitate to step in when things get too shady. 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://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2026/09/15/judge-strikes-down-rule-changes-favored-by-brooklyn-democratic-party-chair More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff556e4e8b0a3a79 Report issues to [email protected].