Felony disenfranchisement makes our elections less fair.
Friend,
This November, 4.4 million people in the U.S. will be denied the right to vote because they have a felony conviction on their record. Hundreds of thousands more are eligible to vote but can’t because they are being held in jail pretrial.
And because of racial bias in arrests, prosecution, and convictions, Black people of voting age are 3.5x more likely to be disenfranchised compared to other voters. Does that seem right to you?
Having a felony conviction shouldn’t mean losing your right to vote. Add your name if you agree.
Nearly 60 years after the Voting Rights Act became law, the fight to safeguard the voting power of Black communities and other marginalized groups continues.
Communities most harmed by mass incarceration should have the right to make their voices heard at the ballot box. Join Vera to say you support the voting rights of all system-impacted people.
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In solidarity,
Vera Institute of Justice
