Federal Court Says Florida Felons Can’t Vote Until They Pay Fines

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Federal Court Says Florida Felons Can’t Vote Until They Pay Fines
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Florida felons must pay all fines before they can regain their right to vote, a federal appellate court ruled Friday. The order was a disappointment to voting-rights activists and could have national implications in November’s presidential election.

Sept. 11, 2020 2:34 pm ET

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote, a federal appellate court ruled Friday. Reversing a lower court judge’s decision that gave Florida felons the right to vote regardless of outstanding legal obligations, the order from the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals was a disappointment to voting-rights activists and could have national implications in November’s presidential election.

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