JOURNAL ARTICLE

DISENFRANCHISEMENT, VOTER DISQUALIFICATIONS, AND FELONY CONVICTIONS: SEARCHING FOR STATE LAW UNIFORMITY.

  • Published In: Widener Commonwealth Law Review, 2023, v. 32, n. 1. P. 35 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Johnson, Christian A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the issue of whether the right to vote of people with felony convictions in the U.S. should be suspended and the reasons why states should enact uniform laws on the topic. Also cited are the Congressional Research Service data on the number of people in American prisons, and the reasons why said people should not be allowed to vote like it is a form of punishment.

Additional Information

  • Source:Widener Commonwealth Law Review. 2023/01, Vol. 32, Issue 1, p35
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2578-5370
  • Accession Number:173393984

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