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EDVA Judge Narrows Suit Challenging Provision of Virginia Constitution Prohibiting Felons From Voting

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Virginia’s Constitution automatically disqualifies all persons convicted of any felony from voting unless their civil rights are restored by the Governor. See Va. Const. art. II, § 1. In a recent case, two plaintiffs...more

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California Supreme Court Issues Orders in Four Remaining Cases Challenging Legality of PEPRA

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On September 23, 2020, the California Supreme Court issued orders in each of the four cases it had accepted for review but deferred pending its resolution of Alameda County Deputy Sheriff's Association, et al. v. Alameda...more

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Florida Voters Enact Automatic Restoration Of Voting Rights For Floridians With Felony Convictions

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Last week, Floridians voted to pass the Voting Restoration Amendment that is poised to restore voting rights to an estimated 1.5 million Floridians with prior felony convictions. ...more

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