In April 2016, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe issued an executive order which restored voting rights to more than 200,000 convicted felons living in the state. The order overturned the state’s practice of felony disenfranchisement, which excludes people from voting who have been convicted of a criminal defense. The 14th amendment of the United States prohibits citizens from voting who have participated in a “rebellion, or other crime” but allows states to determine which crimes qualify for voter disenfranchisement. In the U.S. approximately 5.8 million people are inelig…
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@8V3VZND4yrs4Y
Yes, if they are mentally alright and have taken an accurate psychological test that proves they understand what they are doing and how serious it is.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of manslaughter, murder or rape
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, manslaughter or non-marital rape.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, manslaughter or non-marital rape
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, non-marital rape or manslaughter
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, non-marital rape or terrorist activities.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder or rape.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of rape, manslaughter or murder
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape, or terrorist activities
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape or manslaughter
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of extremely violent crimes such as murder, manslaughter or non-marital rape
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and released from prison.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but only after completing their sentences and released from prison
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape or terrorist activities
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, rape, or terrorist activities.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, except for felons convicted of murder, voluntary manslaughter, or non-marital rape
