Can a Felon Vote in Illinois?
Illinois has a rich history; Europeans invaded the region in 1673, and then ceded it to Britain after the Indian War. It became a part of the United States in 1818, naming Springfield as its capital.
With a population of 12.88 million, Illinois has 0.7% of it in prison, which is 0.2% higher than the average national incarceration rate. However, Illinois has a racially divided population that has its roots back to the time of slavery.
In a racially divided population, implementing fair, balanced, and objective voting rights to every member of the population is paramount. The Civil Rights Movement of 1960 had started the protests to end racial segregation and discrimination against African-Americans.