Federal Judge's Ruling On Felon Voting Rights Appealed By Florida Officials
A federal judge's ruling that opens the way for some felons to regain their voting rights is being appealed by Florida officials.
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A federal judge's ruling that opens the way for some felons to regain their voting rights is being appealed by Florida officials.
Florida 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.
The 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.
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