What is Proposition 17?

See also: Changes to the California Constitution.

Proposition 17 is a constitutional amendment that would allow people on parole for felony convictions to vote in California.[1]

Currently, the California Constitution disqualifies people with felonies from voting until their imprisonment and parole are completed. The ballot measure would amend the state constitution to allow people with felonies who are on parole to vote; therefore, the ballot measure would keep imprisonment as a disqualification for voting but remove parole status.[1]

 

Provide 3 arguments in favor and 3 against. What is your position and why?

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Arguments in favor of Proposition 17 1 Restoring voting rights promotes rehabilitation Allowing people on parole to vote encourages their reintegratio... View the full answer