Judge strikes down North Carolina felon voting law
The HillApr 23
North Carolina Felon Voting Law Struck Down
The Facts
A federal judge Monday struck down the enforcement of a North Carolina law criminalizing voting by people with felony convictions.
In a 25-page order, US District Judge Loretta Biggs wrote the law was "enacted with discriminatory intent, has not been cleansed of its discriminatory taint, and continues to disproportionately impact Black voters." The ruling can still be challenged in a higher court.
The Spin
Right narrative
There are many valid reasons why felons should not be allowed to vote. Felons who attempt to vote before their rights are restored are committing voter fraud and should be prosecuted accordingly.
Nerd narrative
There's a 70% chance that the Republican nominee for President in 2024 will win the battleground state of North Carolina, according to the Metaculus prediction community.