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Mar 6, 2003Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 2003
Summary
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Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 2003 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for Federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense, unless the individual is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institution or facility at the time of the election. Authorizes the Attorney General, in a civil action, to obtain any declaratory or injunctive relief necessary to remedy a violation of this Act. Creates a private right of action, subject to specified requirements.
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Introduced(1/8/03)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
JC
Mr. CONYERS
(D) MI – 14
Cosponsors (20)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Mar 6, 2003
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