The civil rights of 3,496 formerly incarcerated Virginians were restored by the state’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Friday.
“I am encouraged that over 3,400 Virginians will take this critical first step towards vibrant futures as citizens with full civil rights,” Youngkin said in a May 20 press release. “Individuals with their rights restored come from every walk of life and are eager to provide for themselves, their families, and put the past behind them for a better tomorrow.”
The move was coordinated by the secretary of the commonwealth in conjunction with the Department of Corrections.
Individuals were also vetted by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Compensation Board, as well as the Department of Elections….