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Minnesota justices leave felon voting issue to Legislature

The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld state laws that prohibit people with felony convictions from voting until they finish their parole, and put the burden on the Legislature to decide whether voting rights should be restored when people leave prison

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Barring felons from voting is not unconstitutional, Minnesota high court rules

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that barring felons from voting doesn't violate the Constitution, a long-awaited decision that arrived just as the DFL-controlled Legislature is preparing to change the law.

Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023

Minnesota elections chief seeks to make voting even easier

Minnesota’s chief elections officer is calling on state lawmakers to make it easier for residents to vote while protecting elections officials from threats and intimidation

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023