felony disenfranchisement
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Life After Release
History of Felony Disenfranchisement in America
Felony disenfranchisement is a divisive practice that eliminates voting rights for those who have committed a felony.
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Racial Minorities and Conviction Rates Explained
8 percent of the total US population are convicted felons. The more surprising number may be that 33 percent of the male, African-American US population has a felony conviction.
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Life After Release
Consequences of a Felony Conviction & Your Rights as a Felon
A felony charge results in much more severe penalties than those of misdemeanors. Because of this, punishments are going to be longer, fines will be higher, and there are consequences that will follow through the rest of a felon's life - such as loss of rights and stigmas.
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