BREAKING: Minnesota Supreme Court upholds a 2023 law that allows people convicted of felonies to vote

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BREAKING: Democracy scores a massive win over Republicans as the Minnesota Supreme Court upholds a 2023 law that allows people convicted of felonies to vote once they're released from prison — a move that could impact 55,000 Minnesotans.

But it gets even better...

The court rejected a challenge to the law brought by a right-wing alliance that wants to depress voter turnout. Conservatives know that they perform better in elections when fewer people vote.

The law will allow people who have been convicted who are on probation and parole to vote. Previously, they were required to have completed their probation or parole in order to vote.

"This is an extremely important decision. It’s a democracy decision. It’s an inclusion decision, and I couldn’t be happier," said Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.

"So we have a big election coming up on August 13. We have an even bigger election coming up on November 5th and you can participate in it," Ellison continued. "You can vote, and you can make your mark and give your say so on the governance of our society. And that’s a big deal."

"So a 20-year battle, year-and-a-half court battle, but it proves that if you stick to it, you can win," he went on. "So, get out there and vote and tell all your family members to vote. This is a great day. Today is a day of liberation and emancipation, and it’s cause for celebration."

These people have served their time and they deserve an opportunity to shape the democracy that they live in!