Thus, there exists a continuum of PSE varieties-some more like ASL, others more like English. This can be illustrated in the following way. Pidgin Sign English in the Deaf Community from American Sign Language by Charlotte Baker-Shenk and Dennis Cokely. Drawing by Frank A. Paul. Washington, D.C.: Clerc Books, 1980.
In 38 states and the District of Columbia, most ex-felons automatically gain the right to vote upon the completion of their sentence. In some states, ex-felons must wait for a certain period of time after the completion of their sentence before rights can be restored.
Voting rights for felons and ex-felons have gone through changes over the years. Voter disenfranchisement had long remained permanent for many offenders, but adjustments have been made by many states in recent years. Here are seven statistics about voter disenfranchisement for felons and ex-felons: 1. Voting disenfranchisement laws for felons exist in 48 states and the District of Columbia. Only Maine and Vermont allow voting privileges for felons, even when they are in prison, according to The Sentencing Project.