Tennessee bipartisan bill proposes separating felons' gun and voting rights restoration.
Tennessee's bipartisan bill, proposed by Democratic Rep. Antonio Parkinson and Republican Sen. Paul Bailey, aims to separate the restoration of gun rights and voting rights for convicted felons. The bill would allow a judge to restore felons' voting rights independently of their gun rights. The proposal faces some opposition from GOP lawmakers, who suggest a broader review of citizenship rights laws.
April 05, 2024
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