California Bill Would Restore Voting Rights For Some Felons

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A bill restoring the voting rights of convicted felons serving time in county jails is headed to California Gov. Jerry Brown.
Democrats in the Senate approved the measure in a 23-13 party-line vote Tuesday.
AB2466 stems from California’s criminal justice realignment, which led to some people convicted of low-level felonies serving time in county jails.
Supporters say civic participation can be a critical component of reducing recidivism when people return to