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While per se excluding convicted felons from all meaningful legal roles is a tempting method by which to rectify such inconsistency, social science research demonstrates that the opposite approach is far more prudent.

If felons were allowed to vote, the state would have likely picked Gillum to be its next governor.

3019; and Guevarra of committing 'gross misconduct and negligence' for failing to prosecute the convicted felons.

Ralph Northam, who supported the policy, ran to succeed McAuliffe, his Republican opponent, Ed Gillespie, aired a TV ad claiming that Northam had made it easier for "violent felons and sex offenders" to serve on juries and buy guns.

1 in Louisiana allows insurance producers to employ convicted felons if the producer obtains permission or consent in writing from the state insurance commissioner.

While certain civil penalties, such as disenfranchisement, have garnered significant activism in attempts to restore former felons' right to vote, (7) the issue of jury exclusion is less controversial for many.

Byrd believes fervently in second chances, but he draws the line at automatic restoration of civil rights, even for non-violent felons. He opposes an ACLU-backed citizen's initiative that would do just that--one that appears destined for the November ballot.

The 5.85 million number is derived from the population of felons currently serving time, combined with those released from prison in states where ex-felons can't vote.

Terry McAuliffe moved last month to restore voting rights to 13,000 former felons, he took a "bold" step to end a practice of Black voter suppression that hearkens back to the Reconstruction Era.

The service focuses on proximity to felons, which it says affects home values and foreclosure rates.

Justice Department has been urging states to repeal laws that prevent felons from voting.

Queen Creek, AZ, February 20, 2016 --(PR.com)-- James Wieland, author of "Chains of Change," is hoping to help other felons through his unique guidebook focused on providing opportunities to those that have been incarcerated as well as support for their friends and family.

Pangilinan even offered his tightly secured command compound as a billeting place for prosecutors from the outside who are willing to litigate local illegal drug felons.