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October 21, 2019

Judge Temporarily Blocks Florida Law Limiting Voting by Ex-Felons
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In Florida, a federal judge has issued a temporary injunction striking
down a Florida law that would require people with felony convictions to
pay all fines related to their sentences before they can register to
vote. While Friday's ruling is limited, it suggests the Republicans' new
law aimed at thwarting voter re-enfranchisement in Florida is likely to
be struck down.


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