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Felony Disenfranchisement
Lawsuit Challenging Virginia’s Felony Disenfranchisement Laws Moves Forward
Virginia's expansion of felony disenfranchisement violates an 1870 federal statute, the lawsuit contends.
How One Delaware City Ended Prison Gerrymandering
Prison gerrymandering “distorts our democracy,” one prison reform advocate said.
GOP Lawmakers Block Virginia Amendments on Marriage Equality, Voting Rights
Amendments to the state’s constitution must be approved in two legislative sessions before being included on the ballot.
Virginia Gov. Restores Voting Rights for Persons Formerly Convicted of a Felony
The change in the policy does not allow incarcerated individuals to vote while in prison.
Florida’s Stunning Minimum Wage Win Shows Momentum Extends Beyond Blue States
In passing Amendment 2, Florida joins seven other states with a $15 per hour minimum wage.
Trump Administration Sued for Denying Loans to Small Business Owners With Record
Civil rights groups argue "the criminal-record exclusions are inconsistent with the text and purpose of the CARES Act."
Florida Judge Signals Clear Intent to Strike Down State’s New “Poll Tax” Law
As many as 775,000 residents could have been disenfranchised by a Republican-passed law restricting voting rights.
Kentucky Bill Would Make It Harder for Formerly Incarcerated People to Vote
The bill would disproportionately affect the 140,000 people whose voting rights were recently restored.
I’m in Prison, and I Need More Than a Vote to Participate in Democracy
Without changing existing power relationships, restoring voting rights for people in prison is meaningless.
Modern-Day “Poll Taxes” Disenfranchise Millions of Low-Income Voters
Fines related to jail sentences make the right to vote unaffordable for millions of formerly incarcerated people.