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Felon disenfranchisement

Laws that revoke voting rights from people convicted of felonies, affecting over 5 million Americans. Policies vary dramatically by state - some restore rights immediately after prison, others require waiting periods, and a few impose permanent disenfranchisement. These laws disproportionately affect Black Americans.

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