https://www.sentencingproject.org/civic-power-challenging-50-years-of-mass-incarceration/
That is the title of Desmond Meade’s book, if you have not read it, please do. After meeting with and listening to Desmond’s keynote speech I’m more inspired by voting restoration rights in Nebraska.
Currently there are two efforts underway, LB2O (J. Wayne) which would eliminate the 2-year waiting period only for those returned citizens that have discharge their sentence (citizens serving parole and or probation sentences would remain diaenfranchised). LB20 has been advanced out of committee and placed on general file. Please contact Nebraska Senators and encourage their votes to pass LB20. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_list.php
LR4CA (M. Cavanuagh) would simply eliminate all voting barriers for every citizen. Like the Maine and Vermont models, every citizen is allowed to vote. LR4CA takes the right and sensible approach. Please contact the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee members and request that LR4CA be voted out of committee. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/committees/landing_pages/index.php?cid=7
Join the Nebraska Black Law Student Association for the compelling stories of two black men, both convicted at age 17. Shakur Abdullah was convicted at 17 years old, released, and has committed his life to service. Hear his story and the parallels to Earnest Jackson’s case (https://lnkd.in/eeNTieWc) from attorney Daniel Gutman.
This talk will shine a light on the experiences of black men who encounter our criminal justice system and provide an opportunity to ask questions to an attorney familiar with the field.
RSVP by Feb. 24 here: https://lnkd.in/eBdtySbQ Monday, February 27, 12:00 pm Location: Auditorium, RM 115 1875 N 42nd St, Lincoln, NE 68503
Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP
Please send questions to nebblsa@gmail.com.
After visiting the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro, N.C. today I’m more inspired and detetmined to help secure the immediate restoration of voting rights for citizens impacted by incarcetation. LR4CA introduced by Nebraska State Senator Michaela Cavanaugh proposed constitutional amendment would do just that. https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50009
Sometimes big things are started by a single spark. The Internation Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro is located in the former F.W. Woolworth Store – a must see museum when in Gteensboro.
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