Why Virginia’s felony disenfranchisement violates the Readmission Act
"The Commonwealth’s lifetime disenfranchisement of voters convicted of any felony violates the 150-year old Virginia Readmission Act
December 5, 2022
Impact & Litigation Specialist
Alicia Menendez supports Protect Democracy’s litigation and advocacy efforts to secure elections and voting rights. Prior to joining Protect Democracy, she was a paralegal for a civil rights litigation firm. Alicia holds a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in Sociology from Stanford University. She believes in a democracy achieved through racial justice and meaningful participation.
"The Commonwealth’s lifetime disenfranchisement of voters convicted of any felony violates the 150-year old Virginia Readmission Act
December 5, 2022
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