Last-minute insertion into a bill passed with overwhelming support on final day of Florida’s legislative session keep felon voting records confidential.
Felon Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles
Felony disenfranchisement, determined separately by each state, is the practice of prohibiting people from voting based on the fact that they have been convicted of a criminal offence. Felon voting rights remain a controversial reform among many. Also see our section on American democracy and our Voter Access articles.
National Urban League Focusing on Minority Voting in 2020
Voter suppression and Russian interference are some of the greatest barriers to minority voting in 2020, the National Urban League said.
Showing The Limits Of Florida’s New Voting Rights Amendment
Florida used to have the nation’s strictest disenfranchisement law for people convicted of crimes classified as felonies.
75% of Americans Against Letting Every US Prisoner Vote
Only 15% of respondents said all prisoners — regardless of their crimes — should keep their voting rights while behind bars.
2020 Democrats Confronting Debate Over Letting Felons Vote
2020 Democrats confronting debate over letting felons vote even notorious ones like Boston Marathon bomber, should be able to win back their right to vote.
Florida House Advances Bill To Narrow Voting Rights For Felons
Whether felons completed time behind bars or probation should have their voting rights restored if they haven’t paid off all their financial obligations .
Even Very Short Jail Sentences Drive People Away From Voting
Felon disenfranchisement remains vital and effects of the criminal justice system on voting patterns go beyond laws that strip people of their voting rights
Iowa House Oks Resolution To Restore Felon Voting Rights
Iowa House to amend the state constitution and restore voting rights to felons who complete their sentences, but it’s only the first step in a long process.
Partisan Clash Over Florida Felon Voter ‘Poll Tax’ Starts In Senate
Democrats and activists says fines paid by ex-felons asked by Rep. before getting their right to vote back is a “poll tax” reminiscent of Jim Crow laws.
Tennessee Felon Voting Rights Restoration Bill Advances
House panel voted Wednesday to advance Rep. Michael Curcio’s bill for some felons to get their voting rights restored clears its first legislative hurdle.