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Is felon disenfranchisement unconstitutional?

Rhode Island Voters Ease Felon Voting Restrictions

Washington's Supreme Court Rules on Felon Voting

US Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) Convicted; May Lose Ability to Vote

Disenfranchised Totals by State, 2004

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Does the US Congress have authority to legislate felon enfranchisement in federal elections?

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