Ex-Offenders
The Right to Vote
Voting is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of our democracy, yet millions of Americans have had their right to vote revoked for periods ranging from the time spent incarcerated to a lifetime. In 10 states, you can lose your right to vote for life. The ACLU is fighting to restore the voting rights of formerly incarcerated people so that they, like all Americans, will be heard.
2/8/2010 | South Dakota | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
ACLU Challenges Illegal Disfranchisement Of American Indian Voters In South Dakota
2/8/2010 | South Dakota | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Janis v. Nelson - Second Amended Complaint Pending Court Approval Requesting Class Action Status
1/15/2010 | Virginia | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Virginia Governor Refuses to Restore Voting Rights to People With Felony Convictions
1/8/2010 | Washington | Criminal Justice, Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Restoring the Right to Vote in Washington
1/5/2010 | Virginia | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
In 2010, 300,000 Disfranchised Voters is Unacceptable
2/8/2010 | South Dakota | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
ACLU Challenges Illegal Disfranchisement Of American Indian Voters In South Dakota
1/15/2010 | Virginia | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Virginia Governor Refuses to Restore Voting Rights to People With Felony Convictions
11/12/2009 | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement, Minority Voting Rights, Racial Justice
ACLU Urges U.S. To Address Voting Rights For Minorities
10/19/2009 | Arizona | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
ACLU Argues Before Ninth Circuit That Right To Vote Be Restored To Former Felons In Arizona
9/29/2009 | Georgia | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
ACLU Challenges Illegal Voter Disfranchisement In Georgia
7/24/2009 | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Democracy Restoration Act Needed To Restore Voting Rights Of Millions Of Americans
4/22/2009 | Washington | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Legislature Reforms Voting Rights Restoration
1/8/2010 | Washington | Criminal Justice, Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Restoring the Right to Vote in Washington
9/29/2009 | Georgia | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Swann, et al. v. Handel, et al. - Complaint
9/8/2009 | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement, Racial Justice
Request for a Thematic Hearing on the Discriminatory Effects of Felony Disenfranchisement Laws, Policies and Practices in the Americas
2/18/2009 | South Dakota | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Janis v. Nelson - Request for Appointment of a Three-Judge Court
2/8/2010 | South Dakota | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Janis v. Nelson - Second Amended Complaint Pending Court Approval Requesting Class Action Status
1/5/2010 | Washington | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Farrakhan, et al. v. Gregoire, et al. - Opinion
12/10/2009 | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Civil Rights and Legal Advocacy Group Sign On-Letter Support of the Democracy Restoration Act (S.1516/H.R. 3335)
12/10/2009 | Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Law Enforcement Sign-On Letter in Support of the Democracy Restoration Act (S.1516/H.R. 3335)
12/10/2009 | Campaign Finance Reform, Ex-Offenders, Felon Enfranchisement
Religious Leaders Sign-On Letter in Support of the Democracy Restoration Act (S.1516/H.R. 3335)
Act Now
Tell Congress to Support the Democracy Restoration Act of 2009
Establish a uniform standard that restores voting rights in federal elections to the millions of Americans who continue to be denied their ability to fully participate in civic life. Take Action
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