Q: Is there any US Supreme court ruling concerning a state's right to forbid a felon from voting for a president?
I have recently learned that some states forbid a US citizen from voting if they have been convicted of a felony. I also learned that some states forbid felons to serve on a jury - some forbid serving on a jury after being convicted of a misdemeanor!
Firstly, I'm dumbfounded that states are able to bypass a US citizen's right to vote. Moreover, if the conviction is at the State level, how can any state forbid a US citizen from voting for a US presidential candidate?
Are there any US Supreme Court rulings on this issue?
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A: I recommend visiting CanIVote.org, where you'll find the latest information from your state or local election authority.
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