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Alabama's Human Life Protection Act would make it a felony to perform abortions, even in cases involving incest -- a crime with a lesser penalty.
Critics say the measure is akin to a poll tax and violates the will of voters, who recently lifted the state's lifetime voting ban for people with felonies.
Critics say the legislation amounts to a poll tax and violates a constitutional amendment that voters overwhelmingly approved in November to allow people with felonies to vote.
Several candidates said voting rights should be restored to people released from prison. None said they support the right of felons to vote while incarcerated.
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Spacey, charged with felony indecent assault, doesn't want to go to his arraignment hearing.
"Its real basic constitutional rights 101, said Rep. Gwen Moore, the legislation's sponsor.
People like Mason with felony convictions cant vote. Why is that?
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo restored parolees' right to vote back in April.
"Lying to Congress is a federal crime," senator notes.
Avenatti said cases against Cohen won't be dropped until there's "full disclosure and accountability."