Nebraska high court restores voting right for thousands of convicted felons
The court's unanimous decision restores the right to vote for residents with felony criminal records upon completion of their sentence, impacting thousands.
Nebraska law allowing felons to vote upheld by state court
Nebraska's top state court on Wednesday upheld a state law allowing felons who have completed their sentences to vote, enabling thousands more people to cast ballots in the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election.
People with felony records can now vote in Nebraska — and it could help tip the balance in November
Nebraska’s high court says people with felony records can register to vote in a decision with implications for the upcoming election.
Court ruling personal for three new Nebraska voters who served their time
Three of the people waiting Wednesday in the 24-minute line from the front door to the service window at the Douglas County Election Commission did something the Nebraska Legislature changed state law to help them do.
Nebraska's Supreme Court affirms felons' voting rights for this general election
Felons in Nebraska who have completed their sentences can register to vote and participate in the Nov. 5 general election, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
Nebraska Judge Says Residents With Felonies Can Register to Vote
Nebraska residents with felony records can register to vote immediately after finishing their sentences, the state Supreme Court ordered Wednesday, in a case that challenged the state’s top election chief.
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Nebraska Supreme Court Issues Ruling That Could Change Entire Election
On Wednesday, a judge ruled that Nebraskans with past felony convictions can vote in the November elections and cannot be barred by county elections officials. Individuals with felony convictions in that state can register online through Friday or in person by October 25.
Nebraska’s high court says people with felony records can register to vote
Nebraska’s high court says people with felony records can register to vote in a ruling with implications for the upcoming election.
Nebraskans with felony records can vote this election after months-long legal battle
Felons with finished sentences can register to vote, Nebraska Supreme Court rules
People in Nebraska who were convicted of felonies and have finished their sentences can register to vote in the November election, the court ruled Wednesday.
Nebraska Supreme Court lets people with felony convictions vote, over GOP objection
In the latest court ruling with 2024 election implications, thousands of Nebraskans who have completed their felony sentences can now vote in the red state.
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