The report “Locked Out 2022” by The Sentencing Project estimates that 4.4 million Americans are barred from voting due to felony convictions, affecting 2% of the voting-age population. This disenfranchisement disproportionately impacts African Americans, with one in 19 of voting age unable to vote, a rate 3.5 times higher than non-African Americans. Despite some reforms, many states still enforce strict voting bans, with significant variations across states, highlighting ongoing challenges in restoring voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals.
For further details, you can view the full report HERE.
