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That was actually a fairly narrow ruling applying to Florida's attempt to require ex-felons to pay all fees and fines first.
Florida's history of denying felons the vote is actually pretty sordid and racist.
That was actually a fairly narrow ruling applying to Florida's attempt to require ex-felons to pay all fees and fines first.
Hinkle's order called court fees a tax and said it creates a new system for determining whether felons are eligible to vote.
The bill, which attempted to define what it means to complete a prison sentence, requires felons to pay all fines, restitution, and other legal financial obligations before their sentences can be considered fully served. Florida voters approved Amendment 4 in 2018, restoring voting rights for felons. It permanently bars convicted murderers and rapists from voting, regardless of financial debts.
Florida's history of denying felons the vote is actually pretty sordid and racist.
The racist history behind Florida's felon voting ban
Under a new proposal that Floridians might get to vote on in November, murderers and rapists would not regain their right to vote.
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