Flurry of legal challenges comes as some states make it harder for those with felonies to vote

By Matt VasilogambrosStateline
The year started out strong for advocates trying to make it easier for people with felony convictions to regain their voting rights.
In March, the Democratic-led legislatures in Minnesota and New Mexico enacted measures that cleared a pathway for residents serving prison time for felonies to regain their right to vote upon being released.
It followed a decade-long trend that has allowed more than 1.5 million Americans a chance to cast a vote once again, after bei...