Court ruling restores voting rights to thousands of North Carolinians
By Maria Morava | Sep. 22With the recent ruling on Sept. 4, around 5,000 people are newly eligible to vote.
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With the recent ruling on Sept. 4, around 5,000 people are newly eligible to vote.
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With the recent ruling on Sept. 4, around 5,000 people are newly eligible to vote.
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