On Tuesday, a Florida House committee approved a measure that would require former felons to pay all court fees before being eligible to vote, in what many consider a limitation on voting rights. Voting along party lines, the Republican-run committee approved the measure in a 10-6 decision. According to a report from Tampa Bay News, -former felons will still be required to pay expenses even if a judge does not...
Not surprising. Republicans love suppressing votes.
So a poll tax…surely this is unconstitutional.
Wow, I’m moving to Florida next month and I always want to know about the laws when moving to a new state, this article is right on time. Its sad we have to fight for the most basic of things in this country.
It’s blatantly a poll tax, no matter what republicans are calling it.
Is there a way to set up a fund to pay the fees for those who cannot?
This is such a great idea and i would love to contribute / help in some way!