Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday proposed sweeping changes to the state’s clemency process by doing away with a minimum five-year wait before felons can seek to have their civil rights, including the right to vote, restored. Wednesday morning, he and his Cabinet approved those changes. DeSantis’ plan allows felons who have paid all court-ordered fines, […]
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Florida’s landmark voting rights amendment was gutted by the Legislature
Only a small percentage of returning felons will be able to vote, and some may face prosecution if they do
