Felony disenfranchisement in the United States

In the United States, a person might have their voting rights suspended or withdrawn due to a conviction for committing a criminal offense. The actual class of crimes that results in disenfranchisement vary between jurisdictions, but most commonly classed as felonies, or may be based on a certain period of incarceration or other penalty.

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Felony disenfranchisement in the United States

In the United States, a person might have their voting rights suspended or withdrawn due to a conviction for committing a criminal offense. The actual class of crimes that results in disenfranchisement vary between jurisdictions, but most commonly classed as felonies, or may be based on a certain period of incarceration or other penalty.

Source: Wikipedia "Felony disenfranchisement in the United States" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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