Legislation prohibiting all prison inmates from voting in federal elections was found to constitute an unjustified denial of the right to vote.

Legislation

Laws and legal statutes enacted by a governmental body to regulate, authorize, sanction, grant, declare, or restrict.

Federal Elections

The process by which officials are chosen for positions within the federal government, typically involving a vote by the populace.

Right to Vote

The legal entitlement allowing an individual to participate in choosing representatives in government or deciding on legislative issues.