In Alabama, Felons Face Difficult Road To Regaining Voting Rights

In Alabama, Felons Face Difficult Road To Regaining Voting Rights

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Alabama bars felons convicted of crimes of “moral turpitude” from regaining voting rights. But defining such crimes is subjective. An estimated 15 percent of black adults in Alabama can’t vote.

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