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Court Blocks Trump's Attempt To Change Who Counts For Allocating House Seats The Constitution says that count must include every person living in the U.S. A three-judge court in New York has ruled to block the Trump a NPR.orgNow we just need to address the way that virtually all U.S. states are allowed to claim prisoners as part of their census counts while simultaneously denying them the right to vote. Currently only Maine and Vermont never strip prisoners of their right to vote.
[Restoration of Voting Rights for Felons]:
In 16 states and the District of Columbia, felons lose their voting rights only while incarcerated, and receive automatic restoration upon release.
In 21 states, felons lose their voting rights during incarceration, and for a period of time after, typically while on parole and/or probation. Voting rights are automatically restored after this time period. Former felons may also have to pay any outstanding fines, fees or restitution before their rights are restored as well.
In 11 states felons lose their voting rights indefinitely for some crimes, or require a governor’s pardon in order for voting rights to be restored, face an additional waiting period after completion of sentence (including parole and probation) or require additional action before voting rights can be restored.