felon voting rights
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![on June 5, 2018 in Los Angeles, United States.](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/GettyImages-967833574.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1)
This executive order represents the first time the federal government has ever taken action to ensure justice-involved voters can participate equally in our democracy, and it has great potential.
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The decision to expedite Florida ex-felon voting case is a good sign for those hoping to vote in 2020.