Posts Tagged Voting Rights
Federal appeals court appears sympathetic to Virginia felons in disenfranchisement fight
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 24, 2024
Virginia is among the few states to permanently bar convicted felons from voting. A challenge to that ban went before a federal court Tuesday. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
A change to the voting rights restoration process in Virginia is getting bipartisan support
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 11, 2024
Virginia is the only state that permanently disenfranchises anyone convicted of a felony, and allows only the governor to restore that right. Michael Pope reports on an effort to change that.
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.
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.
Virginia NAACP pushes for clear guidelines on rights restoration from Youngkin administration
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 18, 2023
Internal documents obtained by the NAACP of Virginia show applicants who are requesting their voting rights be restored are getting denied without being given a reason why.
Mallory Noe-Payne has the latest on an ongoing attempt by several voting rights groups to get answers about rights restoration under Governor Glenn Youngkin’s administration.
The debate over Youngkin’s voting rights decision should only heat up this week
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 11, 2023
As members of the General Assembly return to the Capitol for the reconvene session this week, the restoration of voting rights is expected to be a major topic of conversation. Michael Pope reports.
Democratic Senator Lionell Spruill of Chesapeake says he’ll be meet with the governor Wednesday morning to talk about the process.
Ghost of Carter Glass Haunts Debate About Voting Rights
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 9, 2017
Senator Carter Glass in 1920. (Credit: Library of Congress)
Lawmakers in Richmond are not just debating among themselves. They are also debating the ghosts of a state senator from a hundred years ago. Michael Pope has this look at the skeletons in the closet at the Capitol.
Republicans Want Virginia Supreme Court to Hold Governor in Contempt
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 31, 2016
Credit: Creative Commons
Republican leaders in the General Assembly say the Virginia Supreme Court should hold Democratic Governor Terry McAuliffe in contempt of court for his action to restore voting rights to former felons. Michael Pope has the story.
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