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I S S U E S Background Legal Considerations Election Implications Disenfranchisement Considerations

Issue: Legal Considerations Sub-Issue:: Federal & State Laws Questions: How do U.S. felon disenfranchisement laws vary from state to state? Does the U.S. Congress have authority to legislate felon enfranchisement in federal elections? What is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA)? Does Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) apply to felon disenfranchisement laws? Do state reenfranchisement procedures fairly and effectively enable felons to regain the ability to vote? How are prisoners accounted for in residency counts for voting and congressional district representation?

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