Does YOUR state restrict voting rights for returning citizens for being too poor? For far too many individuals, access to the ballot is determined by their ability to pay – a modern day poll tax. #restoreyourvotehttps://campaignlegal.org/update/report-cant-pay-cant-vote-national-survey-modern-poll-tax …
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There are a few ways that state law may tie the right to vote to your ability to pay fines and fees. It could be explicitly written into law, or the payment of debt could be a condition of completing parole or probation.
#restoreyourvotepic.twitter.com/9TU2bXZKRr
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This graphic lacks an explanation of the map colors.
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Hi David, you can see the full graphic, with all the accompanying explanations, on page 21 of our report:https://campaignlegal.org/document/cant-pay-cant-vote-national-survey-modern-poll-tax …
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