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Human Rights Watch Posts Commentary: U.S. States Dismantle Voting Bans Rooted in Racism
June 09, 2026
NEW YORK, June 9 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Henry Hicks, intern in the U.S. program:

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US States Dismantle Voting Bans Rooted in Racism

More Work Remains to Fully End Felony Disenfranchisement

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In recent weeks, several states have taken steps towards restoring the voting rights of people with felony convictions. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland signed on May 12 HB 115 and S . . .

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