
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 Associate
Alicia Menendez provides support for 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. She believes in a democracy achieved through racial justice and meaningful participation. Alicia holds a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in Sociology from Stanford University.
"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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