Top Story Editor's Pick On restoring rights, Youngkin's king-like but within law, judge says DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch Aug 8, 2024 Aug 8, 2024 0 × NASCAR pre-race activities postponed; Alabama performs at SERVPRO Pavilion; Storm watch vs storm warning Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A federal judge has rejected a challenge to Gov. Glenn Youngkin‘s system for restoring voting rights to people convicted of felonies, but with harsh words for the governor’s new approach, saying it is like the power of a king.kAm*@F?8<:? 6?565 E96 >@C6 2FE@>2E:4 C:89ED\C6DE@C2E:@? AC@8C2>D @7 v@GD] #2=A9 }@CE92>[ %6CCJ |4pF=:776 2?5 q@3 |4s@??6== H96? 96 C6:?DE2E65 2? @=56C 42D6\3J\42D6 2AAC@249] xE 92D >62?E 72C 76H6C A6@A=6 925 E96:C C:89ED C6DE@C65]k^Am kAm“|F49 =:<6 2 >@?2C49[ E96 v@G6C?@C C646:G6D A6E:E:@?D 7@C C6=:67[ >2J @C >2J ?@E CF=6 FA@? 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