Fundamental Right to Vote Amendment and Felony Disenfranchisement Repeal
This proposal seeks to amend the US Constitution, establishing voting as a fundamental right for every citizen of legal age. This change significantly raises the legal standard, making it much harder for state and federal authorities to restrict access to the ballot box, requiring justification only in exceptional, absolutely necessary cases. A key consequence is the repeal of the constitutional basis for denying voting rights to individuals convicted of crimes, potentially restoring their ability to participate in elections.
Key points
Establishes the right to vote as a fundamental constitutional right, protected against unjustified restrictions by state and federal authorities.
Authorities can only restrict voting if they demonstrate a 'compelling governmental interest' and use the 'least restrictive means'.
Removes the constitutional provision allowing the denial of voting rights to individuals convicted of crimes, paving the way for their restoration.
Expired
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