Word: prison
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...counts he faces each carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison and possible fines...
Still, most of those in Fischer's situation will not be helped by the decision, which applies only to New Hampshire. Many of the 3.9 million disenfranchised are currently serving their prison terms; 29 states continue to deny the vote to offenders after they've been put on probation and 10 states never return to ex-offenders their voting rights. Although it is possible for ex-offenders in these states to regain the vote, in practice, it happens rarely; an executive order or pardon from the governor can be required. According to the report, Virginia has 200,000 ex-offenders...
...deterrent effect. Permanent disenfranchisement does not even serve the Old Testament call for an-eye-for-an-eye retribution; a system in which the murderer suffers the same penalty as the shoplifter cannot be just. If used at all, disenfranchisement should at least be restricted to time spent in prison, so that ex-offenders would be restored to full citizenship once their debt to society is paid...
...population will overpower the political will of the more trustworthy 98 percent. Although the effect of these laws on the voting power of minorities may be significant, as a whole their repeal would do little to sway elections. Massachusetts allows its felons to vote even while in prison and the Commonwealth has not yet dissolved into anarchy...
...Turks were infuriated Friday when Ocalan moved into a Rome apartment after being released from prison pending the outcome of his asylum request. Turkey warned the EU against supporting Kurdish separatists and sent 30,000 troops to root out Ocalan's supporters at his stronghold in eastern Turkey. But there appears to be little Ankara can do to shake Italy's resolve, which means Ocalan's careful choice of sanctuary...