Posts Tagged Rights Restoration
Virginia legislators hope to restore former felon’s voting rights
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 8, 2024
With the 2024 legislative session just days away, an effort to amend Virginia’s constitution to give former felons the right to vote is already on the docket. Advocates argue the current requirement for the governor to authorize rights restoration disproportionately impacts Black voters. Brad Kutner has more.
NAACP says docs show Youngkin administration acts arbitrarily when restoring voting rights
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 6, 2023
The NAACP of Virginia scored a partial win over the weekend against Governor Glenn Youngkin in their Freedom of Information Act fight over the governor’s felon rights enfranchisement activity. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
*Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include a statement from the governor’s office.
Marine Corps veteran among those caught in voter purge
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 1, 2023
After a so-called computer glitch, about 3,400 formerly incarcerated Virginians have had their voting rights restored. Among them was Marine Corps veteran and Courtland, Virginia resident Nathanial Hill. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Virginia lawsuit over voting rights restoration clears early hurdle
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 6, 2023
A lawsuit against Governor Glenn Youngkin filed by a former felon and Richmond native can continue. Lawyers for George Hawkins Jr. argued in court Friday that the state’s felon voting rights restoration process under the Republican governor had become so opaque it violates his First Amendment rights. Brad Kutner has more.
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