Nebraskans with felony convictions could be denied voting rights under attorney general’s opinion

Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Thousands of Nebraskans with felony convictions could be denied voting rights under an opinion from the state attorney general. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued an opinion Wednesday that says a law passed earlier this year to immediately restore the voting rights of people who’ve finished serving their felony convictions violates the state constitution’s separation of powers. Hilgers says only the state Board of Pardons can restore the voting rights of people with felony convictions through a full pardon. Hilgers’ opinion has drawn swift criticism from those who’ve advocated for restoring voting rights to those with felony records.