MEDIA ADVISORY

Secretary of State Alex Padilla to make Announcement on Voting Rights for Thousands of Californians under Realignment

Secretary of State Alex Padilla will make a major announcement regarding the voting rights of thousands of Californians who are subject to alternate sentencing for low-level offenders under Realignment. The announcement comes two days before the 50^th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 being signed into law.

WHO:

Secretary of State Alex Padilla

Dorsey Nunn, Executive Director – All of Us or None

LaDonna M. Harris, Alameda County Chief Probation Officer

Jerry Powers, Los Angeles County Chief Probation Officer

Helen Hutchison, President – League of Women Voters California

WHEN:

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

10:00 a.m

WHERE:

Alameda County Courthouse

Old Main Courthouse Steps

1225 Fallon Street

Oakland, CA 94612

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