LINCOLN- Nebraskans incarcerated in county jails will have access to voting rights information under a partnership between the American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska, Civic Nebraska and RISE. Educational pamphlets produced by the advocates are arriving by mail at county jails. Those in custody still may be eligible to vote, depending on their circumstances.

The information is designed to address common questions and misconceptions and to clarify whether a person is eligible to vote in the May primary election. It offers steps to follow, including how to comply with the state’s new voter identification mandates. “Without a doubt, there are eligible voters in jail right now who do not know that they can vote,” said Jason Witmer, ACLU of Nebraska policy fellow.

He said the goal is to make it easier for those incarcerated as well as for jail administrators. The information to be distributed in the jails also previews a quickly approaching legal change that impacts those with felony convictions. Come July, Nebraskans who have been convicted of a felony no longer will have to wait two years to vote after completing the terms of their sentence, including any parole or probation.

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