Racism and Felony Disenfranchisement: An Intertwined History

Copyright
2017
Published By
Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law

This report examines the historical roots of the laws behind voter disenfranchisement in the United States, specifically the racist origins of stripping voting rights from citizens on the basis of criminal convictions.

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Voting

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Justice System

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Racism

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Black and African Americans

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Democratic Governance