Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) has introduced a bill, S. 2235, the Democracy Restoration Actthat would reduce recidivism rates by restoring voting rights to individuals after they have served their time and have been released from incarceration. Studies indicate that former prisoners who have voting rights restored are less likely to reoffend, and that disenfranchisement hinders their rehabilitation and reintegration into their community. Original cosponsors of S. 2235 include Senate…
