Thus, there exists a continuum of PSE varieties-some more like ASL, others more like English. This can be illustrated in the following way. Pidgin Sign English in the Deaf Community from American Sign Language by Charlotte Baker-Shenk and Dennis Cokely. Drawing by Frank A. Paul. Washington, D.C.: Clerc Books, 1980.
In 38 states and the District of Columbia, most ex-felons automatically gain the right to vote upon the completion of their sentence. In some states, ex-felons must wait for a certain period of time after the completion of their sentence before rights can be restored.
States With No Ban on Voting for People Convicted of Felonies. These two states allow those convicted of felonies to vote even while they serve their terms. The voters in these states never lose their rights. Maine; Vermont; States That Ban People Convicted of Felonies From Voting While Incarcerated