(From the July 8, 2024 Connecticut Mirror article, “Opinion: Felons and non-citizens on Connecticut juries? Not a good idea”)

A move is afoot to extend the privilege of sitting on a jury to released felons and non-citizen long-term residents. According to a recent report, supported by Connecticut Chief Justice Richard Robinson, making this change would increase Black and Latinx representation. This is a laudatory goal. But it undermines the very foundations of jury participation as a key aspect of citizenship.

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