ACLU Sues Tennessee to Restore Felon Voting Rights

The Memphis Flyer | March 21, 2008
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."

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