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ACLU Sues Tennessee to Restore Felon Voting Rightsnew
In 2006, the state legislature added new amendments that force felons to pay victim restitution and be current on child support payments, when applicable, before voting again. The ACLU contends that "no one should have to pay any fine or any monetary obligation as a condition to vote."
The Memphis Flyer |
Preston Lauterbach |
03-21-2008 |
Politics
Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton Wins Fifth Termnew
In his victory speech Thursday night, Herenton said he now knew "who was for him and who was against him. For a man who'd just garnered 42 percent of the total vote, there is still ample evidence that there may more of the latter than the former.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bruce vanWyngarden and Preston Lauterbach |
10-05-2007 |
Politics
