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Virginia’s Voting Rights Mess | Richmond News
A federal judge is slamming Virginia for misapplying a historic voting rights agreement, insisting only eleven specific 1870s-era felonies can disqualify voters — not modern crimes, even if they seem similar. The state’s legal team tried to stretch the definition, but the judge shut that down with a clear example: illegally using tear gas doesn’t equal common-law mayhem. Despite a court order, election officials still cite over 280 modern offenses, and many local offices are confused without official guidance. With a constitutional amendment on the ballot to restore voting rights, the judge…
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