In the United States, an estimated 4.4 million individuals are disenfranchised due to felony convictions, underscoring a significant electoral issue regarding voting rights.
The report 'Out of Step' highlights how, contrary to the U.S., 73 countries do not deny the right to vote based on criminal convictions, indicating a global disparity.
State laws in the U.S. vary greatly, with some states disenfranchising individuals for minor offenses while others, such as Maine and Vermont, provide broader voting rights.
Racist roots of disenfranchisement laws present a historical context to understand how systemic biases have influenced voting rights and continue to affect communities today.
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