[mmichaels1970]

because the Alabama Constitution prohibits new election laws from taking effect within six months of the general election.

Sounds like a cut and dry ruling no matter how you stand. If the constitution says this, then it doesn’t seem to me to be based on how you stand on the underlying issue.

[libertylover]

Sounds like a cut and dry ruling no matter how you stand. If the constitution says this, then it doesn’t seem to me to be based on how you stand on the underlying issue.

I agree with you, assuming the Alabama Constitution was accurately quoted.

And I'm leaning toward thinking that a person who has served their time should have voting rights restored in most cases, although it might depend on the nature of the crime.