Facing a lawsuit and pressure from officials, the National Park Service agreed to allow the Knights of Columbus to hold a Memorial Day Mass at Poplar Grove National Cemetery.
“The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and should be accessible to every eligible resident. It has been proven that participating in the civic process reduces recidivism, and individuals take pride in their communities when they can fully contribute to Virginia. True democracy does not deprive individuals of participation based on the whim of one individual. It’s time to correct the wrongs of our 1902 Constitution and leave the power to one succinct process that cannot be modified by a single person’s emotions in the moment.” Sheba Williams, Executive Director, Nolef Turns
Three states let governors use their discretion to deny voting rights to former prisoners. Lawsuits in two of them say that violates the First Amendment.