Government,
Civil Rights
Jul. 8, 2019
End racist voter suppression and restore the right to vote
California is on the verge of restoring the right to vote for people on parole, ending a practice that makes second-class citizens of people who have paid their debt to society. We must not miss this opportunity.
Chesa Boudin
Executive Director
UC Berkeley School of Law's Criminal Law & Justice Center
California is on the verge of restoring the right to vote for people on parole, ending a practice that makes second-class citizens of people who have paid their debt to society. We must not miss this opportunity. The right to vote is a fundamental part of citizenship. Denying this right to people on parole excludes them from the democratic process. It is unjust, serves no legitimate purpose, and disproportionately impacts communities of color.
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