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Monday, April 25, 2011
Ind. Law - More on: "Should those jailed for minor crimes have voting rights?"
Following up on its long story last Thursday on the oral argument that day in the case of David Snyder v. J. Bradley King, the Indianapolis Star has this editorial today headed "Misdemeanors miss the mark." A sample:
Indiana is one of just 10 states that take away voting rights from people convicted of misdemeanors as well as felonies. Going back to the mid-19th century, the state has thus applied a provision in the Indiana Constitution that someone convicted of an "infamous crime" may be denied the right to vote. The state does allow re-registering once terms of the sentence are completed.Common sense says a misdemeanor -- and even low-level felonies -- would not merit the label "infamous." The high court, which heard arguments Thursday, certainly can offer clarity in that regard.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on April 25, 2011 08:48 AM
Posted to Ind. Sup.Ct. Decisions | Indiana Law