A Constitutional right to vote became political issue after the Supreme Court questioned the idea
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.
US Attorney General Sees Electoral College Crisis
Electoral college crisis as changes could mask attempt to manipulate election results
Criminal Records Disenfranchise Thousands Of U.S. Voters
Maine considers limiting jailed voters as overuse of criminal records disenfranchise thousands
African-American Men are Victims of the Justice System
African-American dropouts are more likely to spend a year imprisoned than to get married: African-American men are often targeted by bias justice system
Britain to Keep Law Preventing Prisoners From Voting
Despite urging from the European Union, Britain may keep law preventing prisoners from voting
Reforming the Criminal Justice System in America
Our new writer takes a look at reforming the disasterous criminal justice system
Election Laws Scorching The Rights of Voters
New Election Laws Jeopardize Rights of Voters for American People by Denying Access
Ban on Felon Voters Hurts Minorities in US
Large Percentages of Minority Voters Are Prevented From Participating Though Ban on Felon Voters