October 16, 2024
Statement on today's Nebraska Supreme Court decision
Lincoln, Nebraska, Oct. 16, 2024 – Following today's Nebraska Supreme Court opinion instructing the secretary of state to follow the law and allow Nebraska citizens with past felonies to vote, the Nebraska Voting Rights Restoration issued the following statement.
“In Nebraska, the people rule. Our state Supreme Court’s decision to instruct the secretary of state to register Nebraskans with past felony convictions is a clear victory for Nebraskans and democracy. This decision corrects a grave injustice and, from this moment on, ensures that every eligible voter in our state is afforded the constitutional right to participate in the democratic process.
“Voting Rights Restoration Coalition partners are gearing up to help register voters whose rights were placed in limbo these past several months. Our teams will soon be in the field, reaching out to Nebraskans so that they can restore their vote and reclaim their voice.
“From now until 6 pm CDT on Oct. 25 – the very last moment Nebraskans can register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election – our partners are committed to reversing the harm and confusion resulting from the attorney general’s opinion and the secretary of state’s directive.”
