Constitution USA with Peter Sagal

How is the 14th Amendment NOT being followed?

Clip: Season 1 | 1m 56s  | Video has closed captioning.

Lawyer Michelle Alexander explains why she believes the 14th amendment is not being followed -- particularly when it comes to former inmates, and their right to vote.

Aired: 02/12/13

Rating: NR

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