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Thousands of N. Carolina offenders can now register and vote

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More than 56,000 people in North Carolina were prevented from registering under the challenged law. A panel of trial judges struck down the 1973 law in March. The state Supreme Court agreed in May to hear an appeal of that decision. The date for oral arguments has not been set.

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Thousands of North Carolina felons can now register and vote

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Tens of thousands of people serving punishments for felony convictions in North Carolina but who aren’t behind bars can now register to vote and cast ballots this fall after an appeals court ruling.

2 years ago·United States

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Washington Times

Thousands of North Carolina felons can now register and vote

Tens of thousands of people serving punishments for felony convictions in North Carolina but who aren’t behind bars can now register to vote and cast ballots following an appeals court ruling.

2 years ago·United States

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KIFI

Felons not in North Carolina jails, prisons may register to vote, starting July 27 - Local News 8

By Web staffClick here for updates on this story RALEIGH, North Carolina (WLOS) — Starting Wednesday, anyone serving a felony sentence in North Carolina who is not in jail or prison may register to vote.The State Board of Elections announced on Tuesday that under an old North Carolina statute, a person needed to wait until the end of their sentence to be eligible to register, even if they were on parole.A panel of trial judges struck down th…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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CBS News

Thousands of felons in North Carolina can now register and vote

Tens of thousands of people in North Carolina serving punishments for felony convictions but who aren't behind bars can now register to vote and cast ballots.

2 years ago

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Winnipeg Free Press

Thousands of N. Carolina offenders can now register and vote

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Tens of thousands of people serving punishments for felony convictions in North Carolina but who aren’t behind bars can now register to vote and cast ballots following an appeals court ruling. Expanding the scope of those able to register and vote began on Wednesday, the State Board of Elections said. It […]

2 years ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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National Post

Thousands of N. Carolina offenders can now register and vote

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Tens of thousands of people serving punishments for felony convictions in North Carolina but who aren't behind bars can now register to vote and cast ballots following an appeals court ruling. Read More

2 years ago·Canada

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