May 29, 2020
A recent decision from a Florida federal judge that the state cannot block ex-felons who don't pay court-ordered fines and fees from voting could, if upheld on appeal, reverberate to neighboring states that have enacted similar requirements.
May 06, 2020
A Florida federal judge indicated at the close of a bench trial Wednesday that he will strike down at least part of a state law that requires former felons to pay all fines and fees before being able to vote.
April 02, 2020
A Florida federal judge is planning to press forward in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic with a bench trial in a battle over a requirement that ex-felons pay all fines and fees before being able to vote, despite concerns from the state about the video conference format.