The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy, yet it's not guaranteed. It can be taken away – for life – if you're convicted of a felony. This law was enacted in 1902 with the explicit intent of blocking Black people from the polls, just like poll taxes and literacy tests.
Lawmakers must amend the Virginia Constitution to guarantee the right to vote by passing Senate Joint Resolution 272 as it was introduced in the Senate.
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