Nebraska Voting Rights Restoration Coalition Responds to Nebraska Secretary of State’s Halting of Felony Voting REgistration

Policy & Advocacy
Written By McKenzie Ring

"For nearly 20 years, the state has delayed justice for thousands of Nebraskans by forcing an additional two-year waiting period to vote after the completion of a felony sentence. The Attorney General's opinion and the Secretary of State's announcement - made public less than 48 hours before a law to remedy this is to take effect -

unnecessarily introduces more uncertainty, delay and complication. Their action exacerbates the inherent difficulties that are faced by voters whose civil rights were finally restored by the Nebraska Legislature just three months ago.

We cannot allow this decision to stand unchallenged. We stand with voters who have served their time and deserve to participate fully in our democracy.

Nebraska's Voting Rights Restoration Coalition is considering all options for immediate relief to ensure that justice delayed does not become justice denied."

- The Nebraska Voting Rights Restoration Coalition

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McKenzie Ring

McKenzie Ring has over 20 years of experience helping businesses and organizations reach maximum audiences for growth. Specializing in social responsibility, digital marketing, photography, and content creation, McKenzie uses that experience to educate the public and grow a network of volunteers, donors, employers, and support for people returning to the community after incarceration.

Specializing and trained in documentary-based work, McKenzie has been an award-winning Midwest photographer and content creator for much of her professional life. She is passionate about bridging unlikely communities and building empathy through storytelling.

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