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Should Felons Be Allowed To Vote?

Jul 20 2016 in Criminal Convictions, Criminal Defense, Felony

Felony disenfranchisement laws remove the voting rights of individuals with felony convictions. Overall, it is estimated that 5.85 million Americans are prohibited from voting due to felony disenfranchisement policies. Disenfranchisement laws vary greatly among the states, but as many as 12 states permanently remove the…