Lawyers on opposite sides in Florida felon voting rights suit can’t agree on how fast a judge should decide. This may affect 2020 primaries in Florida.
Felon Voting articles on Democracy Chronicles
Felony disenfranchisement, determined separately by each state, is the practice of prohibiting people from voting based on the fact that they have been convicted of a criminal offence. Felon voting rights remain a controversial reform among many. Also see our section on American democracy and our Voter Access articles.
Florida Felon Voting: Governor asks High Court to Rule
Florida’s governor says the state’s high court to rule on whether convicted felons must pay all fines and fees before getting their voting rights restored.
Major Advance In Voting Rights For Nevada’s Ex-Prisoners
Like many other formerly incarcerated people, Jovan Jackson could only sit and watch as politicians campaigned on hazardous policies that affected him.
Florida Voting Rights Group Raising Money To Pay Felons’ Fees
Advocates who successfully campaigned for a referendum restoring voting rights to Florida’s felons have launched a fund to help pay outstanding fees.
Florida Governor Introduces A Poll Tax, Curtailing Popular Will
On November 6, 2018, nearly 65 percent of Florida voters resoundingly approved Amendment 4, restoring voting rights to over a million of citizens.
Georgia Lawmakers Considering Allowing Nonviolent Felons To Vote
Georgia lawmakers are looking into the possibility of allowing some non-violent felony offenders to vote, reviewing “reintegrating persons into society”.
Towards Voting Rights For Former Prisoners And Parolees In California
Former state and federal prisoners, including those on parole, would have the right to vote in California, approved by an Assembly committee.
Last-Minute Amendment Makes Florida Felon Voting Records Confidential
Last-minute insertion into a bill passed with overwhelming support on final day of Florida’s legislative session keep felon voting records confidential.
National Urban League Focusing on Minority Voting in 2020
Voter suppression and Russian interference are some of the greatest barriers to minority voting in 2020, the National Urban League said.
Showing The Limits Of Florida’s New Voting Rights Amendment
Florida used to have the nation’s strictest disenfranchisement law for people convicted of crimes classified as felonies.