A convicted felon may not be able to vote, but if he is a US citizen, he can get a passport.
I didn’t know, thank you
Can a person that was in prison for 19 years and released on parole receive a passport to travel to other countries?
The quick answer is yes, at least in the United States. There is nothing in U.S. law that prevents most felons from receiving a passport — unless the terms of parole, probation or sentencing deny the person a right to a passport or international travel.
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