#Tennessee requires people with past felony convictions to pay off fees & restitution in order to have their rights restored–a modern-day poll tax the likes of which two federal courts have called unconstitutional this year. Read about our #Florida case:https://campaignlegal.org/update/clc-and-partners-achieve-historic-victory-florida-voting-rights-case …
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#Tennessee hasn't removed or expanded its strict excuse requirement for absentee voting due to#COVID19. The state also created legal penalties for voter registration groups that are trying help people vote. We're fighting this w/@LawyersComm:https://campaignlegal.org/update/tennessee-must-ease-excuse-requirement-absentee-ballot-during-pandemic …Show this thread -
All states should be working to make voting safe, easy and accessible. All voters should have the option to request a no-excuse absentee ballot, voter registration groups shouldn't face burdensome penalties and states must remove barriers to rights restoration.
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