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POLITICAL PRISONERS.

Authors :
Lee, Chisun
Source :
Village Voice; 10/13/2004, Vol. 49 Issue 41, p27-34, 4p
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Focuses on the challenges faced by minorities in the United States in trying to break free of felon voting bans. Move by minorities across the country to file lawsuits to end the state felon disenfranchisement laws they say are reducing the black and Latino vote; Number of adult Americans that have been politically erased by laws that automatically strip the right to vote from people convicted of a felony; Heavy impact of felon disenfranchisement on racial minorities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00426180
Volume :
49
Issue :
41
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Village Voice
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
14881583