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Editorial: Felons Who've Served Their Prison Time Should Be Able to Vote After Release

Nearly 60,000 convicted felons, who completed their prison sentences, are unable to vote in North Carolina because they remain on probation, parole, or post-release supervision.
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Nearly 60,000 convicted felons, who completed their time behind bars, still are not allowed to vote after they’ve been released and returned to society.

Today a three-judge panel will hear a challenge to current North Carolina law that requires convicted felons complete probation along with pay any fines or fees owed, before they have their right to vote restored. The challenge is being brought by a coalition of advocates that includes the state chapter of the NAACP, Forward…