Instruction
Read:
Mauer, M. (2019). Confronting felony disenfranchisement: Toward a movement for full citizenship. Social Justice, (45)1, 13-25.
Peace, Justice, Strong Institutions 2.pdfPreview the document
Read for update on issue:
Liptak, A. (2020, July 17). Supreme court allows florida to limit voting by ex-felons: [national desk]. New York Times. https://search.proquest.com/docview/2424310612?accountid=14745 (Links to an external site.).
Please answer one (1) of the following questions and respond to posts by at least two (2) classmates:
What assumptions underlie legislation to deny voting privileges to individuals who have served sentences for felony offenses?
What logical arguments are made for the voting limitations placed on individuals with a felony record?
What logical arguments are made against the voting limitations placed on individuals with a felony record?