Expanded Voting Rights for Former Felons in Virginia Set to Begin Next Month

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Expanded voting rights for former felons in Virginia set to begin next month

Tati Abu King, who was formerly incarcerated for a felony, has been waiting years to be able to vote again. A court ruling this year that found Virginia’s rights restoration process had violated a Civil War-era law means that this fall, he’ll be able to cast a ballot in congressional elections and weigh in on an amendment to cement voting protections for other ex-offenders. “I want to set a precedent for my kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews. I…

Virginia Expands Voting Rights for Former Felons After Lawsuit

Richmond, VA — Thousands of Virginians with past felony convictions are expected to regain their voting rights beginning next month following a federal court ruling that reshapes the state’s disenfranchisement policies. The decision found that Virginia’s current system, which requires individuals to petition the governor to restore voting rights, violates post-Civil War laws intended to protect voting access. The ruling stems from a lawsuit back…

Thousands of Virginians will regain the right to vote next month

Tati Abu King, who was formerly incarcerated for a felony, has been waiting years to be able to vote again. A court ruling this year that found Virginia’s rights restoration process had violated a Civil War-era law means that this…