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Virginia Judge Restores Voting Rights | Charlottesville News
A Virginia judge just delivered a landmark ruling restoring voting rights for thousands of former felons, declaring that the state can’t block people from the ballot simply because of past convictions. This decision upholds a law designed to automatically reinstate voting rights after serving sentences, overturning years of disenfranchisement and paving the way for greater civic participation. With the Attorney General’s office now required to enforce the law without unnecessary barriers, this ruling marks a major step toward justice and inclusion — ensuring those who’ve paid their debt to…
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