Nebraska Supreme Court Restores Voting Rights to Over 7,000 Felons Ahead of Nov. 5 Election

Oct 16, 2024, 03:21 PM

On Wednesday, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that people with felony convictions who have completed their sentences can register to vote, reversing a previous position held by the state's Secretary of State. The court determined that the Secretary of State had no authority to declare unconstitutional a state law restoring voting rights to these individuals. This decision, resulting from a legal challenge brought by three convicted felons, could restore voting rights to over 7,000 people and may have significant implications for the upcoming November 5 election.