Civil rights, including the right to vote, have been restored to more than 800 people in Virginia.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Friday he’d restored the rights of more than 800 formerly incarcerated people, who can now register to vote in the upcoming Nov. 8 elections should they choose to do so.
鈥淪econd chances are essential to ensuring Virginians who have made mistakes are able to move forward toward a successful future,鈥� Youngkin said.
Besides being able to vote, those who have their rights restored can serve on a jury, and even run for public office in Virginia.
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