Laws that strip voting rights from people with felony convictions have a significant impact on this population, says a new study calling for reform.
US: Human Rights Campaign Report Highlights the Unique Impact of Felony Disenfranchisement Laws on Women of Color
Today, the Human Rights Campaign released Banned from the Ballot Box: The Impact of Felony Disenfranchisement Laws on LBTQ Women of Color, a new report detailing the United States’ history of felony disenfranchisement and how laws have uniquely impacted lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer women of color, who are the fastest growing group in the juvenile justice system.
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UK trans people banned from voting unless they provide previous name
Trans people are furious at the UK government's new electoral registration system, forcing them to provide a previous name in order to be eligible to vote.
The new online voter registration system means that trans individuals cannot register to vote unless they provide false information or they out themselves publicly with no guarantee their data will be protected under the Gender Recognition Act 2004. Read More