The legal challenge was brought by several people convicted of felonies, some of whom spent time behind bars. With the help of the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and other pro bono counsel, they sued to overturn a system that can leave past felons without the ability to vote even decades after they’re back in the community.
Source: https://www.bemidjipioneer.com
Minnesota Appeals court deals setback to voting restoration push
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