Even very short jail sentences drive people away from voting: "Even a misdemeanor charge leading to a short jail sentence can lead to a significant decrease in the likelihood of future voting. And the effects are heavily concentrated among black voters."

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Even very short jail sentences drive people away from voting: "Even a misdemeanor charge leading to a short jail sentence can lead to a significant decrease in the likelihood of future voting. And the effects are heavily concentrated among black voters."