alabama voting rights
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Just When Jeff Sessions’ Seat Is Up for Special Election, a Judge Rules That Ala. Doesn’t Have to Tell Felons They May Be Able to Vote. Hmmm
Although there are small victories holding against the tide of voter suppression, there is still a long way to go. A federal judge ruled Friday that Alabama election officials don’t have to tell those affected about a change in state voting qualifications that may give thousands of convicted felons the right to vote. HuffPost reports:…
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Ala. Restores Voting Rights for Thousands With Felony Convictions
In a move that’s sure to get people’s underwear in a bunch among those who are already against granting people the right to vote, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a bill restoring thousands of Alabama felons’ right to vote. Voting rights were granted to some felons after the Definition of Moral Turpitude Act was…