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Mississippi seeks new court hearing to revive its permanent stripping of some felons’ voting rights

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By KEVIN McGILL
Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Mississippi is asking a federal appeals court for a second hearing on whether it can permanently strip voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies. A divided panel of 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judges ruled that the practice amounted to unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment. On Friday, state attorneys asked the full 16-member court to take another look at the 2-1 ruling, which was handed down Aug. 4. In its latest filing, the state argues that the panel’s decision conflicts with Supreme Court precedent and would “inflict profound damage” if it stands.

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