56,000 Voters’ Rights Are at Stake in North Carolina Feat. Daryl Atkinson
In 1876, North Carolina added a felony disenfranchisement provision to its state constitution with the express purpose of disenfranchising Black voters. The provision remains in place today and is being challenged in Community Success Initiative v. Moore. The outcome of the case is currently pending before the North Carolina Supreme Court and will determine if individuals on probation, parole or post-release supervision — over 56,000 North Carolinians — have the right to vote. We’re joined by Forward Justice Co-Director, and attorney in the case, Daryl Atkinson to discuss what’s at stake in this crucial lawsuit. Support Forward Justice’s work here. Volunteer with Forward Justice and Unlock Our Vote here. Make sure you’re following us on all platforms: Twitter Post Facebook Instagram TikTok Subscribe to our free newsletters Related links: The History of Felony Disenfranchisement in North Carolina North Carolina’s Felony Disenfranchisement Law Heads to Court Inside Forward Justice’s Fight To Restore Voting Rights to 56,000 North Carolinians Community Success Initiative v. Moore