A disturbing new report from The Sentencing Project reveals that nearly 4.6 million Americans are currently barred from voting due to felony convictions in their past.

This practice, known as felony disenfranchisement, disproportionately impacts Black and Brown communities, perpetuating racial injustice in our democracy. It’s a glaring civil rights issue that needs immediate action.

The Inclusive Democracy Act, recently introduced by Senator Peter Welch and Representative Ayanna Pressley, aims to end felony disenfranchisement in federal elections. This critical legislation would restore voting rights to individuals with criminal convictions and allow incarcerated citizens to register and vote by mail in federal elections. As Sen. Welch has stated, "these Jim Crow-era laws have no place in modern America."

Tell Congress: Pass the Inclusive Democracy Act to put an end to felony disenfranchisement.

According to The Sentencing Project, Black Americans are disenfranchised at more than four times the rate of white Americans, and many states maintain harsh restrictions that keep citizens from voting even after they’ve served their sentences.

Experts at the Brennan Center for Justice agree, arguing that restoring voting rights is essential to strengthening our democracy. "Denying voting rights to people with past convictions continues to punish them long after they’ve served their time, weakening civic participation," they wrote.

It’s time for Congress to act. Sign this petition to urge lawmakers to pass the Inclusive Democracy Act and restore voting rights to millions of Americans who deserve a voice in our democracy.