Felons

Lawsuit Challenges Alabama’s Felon Voting Rights Ban

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by Darryl Hood

A federal lawsuit is challenging Alabama’s practice of stripping convicted felons’ of their right to vote. Greater Birmingham Ministries and a number of Alabamians who are not allowed to vote because of a past felony conviction filed the lawsuit Monday in Montgomery federal court. The Alabama Constitution dictates that people convicted of felonies involving “moral turpitude” will no longer be…

Birmingham Mayor Issues ‘Ban the Box’ Order For City Jobs

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by Darryl Hood

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Birmingham Mayor William Bell has issued an executive order to protect applicants for city jobs from automatic disqualification over their criminal records. Bell was flanked by officials from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the U.S. Department of Labor and others when he announced the order on Thursday. In his order, Bell said providing jobs for people with…