legislation: 108-hr-259
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| 108-hr-259 | 108 | hr | 259 | Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 2003 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2003-01-08 | 2003-03-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] | MI | D | C000714 | 36 | 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. | 2023-01-15T21:04:27Z |