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Dear John,
From time to time in this work, we encounter terms and concepts that we
haven’t heard or seen before. Yet, they play a major role in shaping the
realities of many individuals and communities. The world of justice reform
is full of complex legal terms and phrases filled with historical baggage
and it's important to unpack these terms to understand their impact on
individuals and communities.
Today, we're diving into two such critical terms: Civil Death and Felony
Disenfranchisement. These terms may be unfamiliar, but their consequences
are far-reaching and deeply intertwined with the history of racial
injustice in our country.
[ [link removed] ]Click Here To Read The Blog Post And Learn More
In a [ [link removed] ]new blog post from Dream.org, we delve into the meaning of these
terms, tracing their origins and exploring their devastating effects.
Civil Death, as the name suggests, refers to the loss of various civil
rights upon a felony conviction. This can include the right to vote, serve
on a jury, hold public office, or even enter into contracts. Indeed, even
after one served their time, these rights can be slow or nearly impossible
to reacquire. Imagine the impact of being stripped of these fundamental
rights — the ability to participate in our democracy, contribute to your
community, and rebuild your life.
Felony disenfranchisement, a direct consequence of civil death,
specifically targets the right to vote. The blog explores the racist roots
of disenfranchisement laws, which were designed to suppress the voting
power of Black Americans after the Civil War. These Jim Crow laws continue
to disproportionately impact communities of color, perpetuating cycles of
poverty, criminalization, and incarceration.
When we grasp what Civil Death and Felony Disenfranchisement mean, we can
see how a felony conviction is about more than just time behind bars. Even
after someone has served their sentence and been released, they face
lasting roadblocks that make it incredibly difficult for them to fully
rejoin their communities and take part in civic life as they try to get
back on their feet.
Please take a few minutes and read the [ [link removed] ]full blog post and join us in
the fight to dismantle these unjust penalties of Civil Death and Felony
Disenfranchisement. [ [link removed] ]Read The Blog Post And Learn More
Thank you for continuing with us as we work to close prison doors and remove the
shackles of oppression that last long after those doors have been shut. We are
deeply grateful for your support and commitment to this crucial cause. Together,
we will create a future where justice is truly served, and individuals can fully
rejoin their communities without facing endless barriers and discrimination.
Your dedication to understanding these complex issues and advocating for change
is invaluable.
In solidarity,
— The Justice Team at Dream.Org
P.S. Inspired to act after reading about the injustice of civil death? [ [link removed] ]Join
Dream.Org and the makers of the documentary film The 50 in demanding Congress
restore voting rights to imprisoned individuals immediately upon release from
prison.
Sign the Petition Here to Stand Up For Voting Rights
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