Criminal Justice Policy Analysis

Discuss the potential ways felony disenfranchisement and voter identification laws affect perceived legitimacy of the criminal justice system. Then, analyze the split Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder (2013) that struck down portions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Did the Court reach the right decision? why or why not? What implications has this ruling had in the state of Georgia? What possible remedies, if any, would you propose to address any issues or problems you identified?

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