by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, gender, or previous condition of servitude. The 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments to the Constitution of the United States empower Congress to enact measures to protect the right to vote. (8) Continuing to disenfranchise individuals who have outstanding fees, fines, and restitution and who are living and working in the community serves no State interest and hinders their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. 3. Prohibiting denial of right to vote on grounds of owing amounts relating to conviction of criminal offense (a) In general The right of an individual to vote in any election for public office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual owes an outstanding fine, fee, or restitution relating to conviction of a criminal offense. (b) Applicability The right of an individual to vote in any election under subsection (a) shall apply notwithstanding if such individual is on parole, probation, or any other form of supervision solely related to an outstanding fine, fee, or restitution. 4. Enforcement (a) Attorney General The Attorney General may, in a civil action, obtain such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to remedy a violation of this Act. (b) Private right of action (1) In general A person who is aggrieved by a violation of this Act may provide written notice of the violation to the chief election official of the State involved. (2) Relief Except as provided in paragraph (4), if the violation is not corrected within 90 days after receipt of a notice under paragraph (1), or within 20 days after receipt of the notice if the violation occurred within 120 days before the date of an election for public office, the aggrieved person may, in a civil action, obtain declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to the violation. (3) Attorney’s fees In any action or proceeding to enforce this Act against any governmental body, the court may allow a prevailing plaintiff, other than the United States, reasonable