Federal Judge Strikes Down ‘Florida's Pay-To-Vote System’ In a major victory, a federal judge just struck down "Florida's pay-to-vote system."
Facing South Florida: Felon Voting RightsThe federal civil rights trial is now underway that will determine whether hundreds of thousands of people with felony convictions will be able to vote this fall in Florida.
Florida Felons' Voting Rights Case Gets Underway MondayTrial will get underway Monday in a federal lawsuit that will determine whether former felons in Florida who owe court fines and fees are eligible to vote.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Administration Wants Court To Look Again At Felons VotingGov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking an appellate court to revisit a three-judge panel’s decision this month that upheld a federal judge’s ruling that the state cannot deprive the right to vote to felons who are unable to pay court-ordered fees and fines.
Court: Florida Can't Bar Felons From Voting Over Fines, FeesA federal appeals court has ruled that Florida cannot bar felons who served their time from registering to vote because they have failed to pay all fines and fees stemming from their cases.
Court Weighs Florida Law On Felon Voting RightsFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration contends the state is “threatened with irreparable harm” if a federal judge’s ruling is upheld.
Federal Judge’s Ruling On Felon Voting Rights Appealed By Florida OfficialsA federal judge’s ruling that opens the way for some felons to regain their voting rights is being appealed by Florida officials.
Singer John Legend Goes To Miami-Dade Court Supporting Ex-Felons Getting Their Voting Rights RestoredSinger John Legend was on hand Friday in a Miami-Dade courtroom to help celebrate the restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals in Florida.
Florida Supreme Court Justices Weigh In On Felon Voting Rights AmendmentFlorida Supreme Court justices appeared convinced Wednesday that a constitutional amendment requires payment of restitution, fees and other legal costs for felons to have their voting rights restored.
Florida Supreme Court Set To Clarify Voting Rights For FelonsThe issue as to whether felons can be kept from voting if they haven't paid fines, fees and restitution will be taken up by Florida's Supreme Court.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Asks Justices To Weigh In On Florida Felons' Voting RightsGov. Ron DeSantis is seeking guidance from the Florida Supreme Court about a controversial state law requiring people convicted of felonies to repay financial obligations before they can regain the right to vote.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Asks Federal Judge To Toss Felon Voting CaseFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Laurel Lee are asking a federal judge to dismiss a challenge to a new law about restoring the voting rights of felons who have completed their sentences.
Florida Senate Passes Bill Mandating Felons Pay All Fees Before They Can VoteSeeking to carry out a November constitutional amendment, the Florida Senate on Thursday passed a measure that would require repayment of financial obligations before felons’ voting rights could be restored, an issue that’s been a sticking point as lawmakers grappled with one of this year’s most controversial pieces of legislation.
Florida House Passes Bill Allowing Ex-Felon Voting RightsA controversial bill on voting rights for felons is making its way through Florida congress.