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Should prison inmates be allowed to vote? Pro/Con | Opinion

Earlier this year, Sen. Bernie Sanders drew both praise and criticism when he declared that he believe inmates, including the Boston Marathon, should be allowed to vote. Legal scholars debate the issue.

A line at the Men's Central Jail forms as inside the general area where inmates take breaks are waiting to be helped by the ACLU of Southern California, who are registering inmates that are eligible to vote.
A line at the Men's Central Jail forms as inside the general area where inmates take breaks are waiting to be helped by the ACLU of Southern California, who are registering inmates that are eligible to vote.Read moreMaria Alejandra Cardona / MCT