Last week, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill to restore voting rights to persons on parole or probation. The New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) supported A-5823 (Sumter)/ S-4260 (Rice) and testified in support of the bill before legislators.
“New Jersey will now lead the nation as a model of racial justice and inclusive democracy, said bill sponsor Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter. “The privilege to participate in the election process is a constitutional right afforded every American regardless of background, race or status. Every person of voting age should have the ability to cast their ballot without interference and without judgment of their personal history.”
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