Supporters of what is known in Florida as Amendment 4 said the law effectively reinstitutes a poll tax by requiring felons to satisfy financial obligations before they can vote again. I don’t think that’s the right solution.”[Florida agreed to let felons vote. After the measure passed both chambers along mostly party lines, attention quickly turned to Gov. But Republicans cited studies showing that overall, Florida felons come from all demographic groups. Until Amendment 4 passed, Florida’s lifetime voting ban for all felons was the most restrictive such law in the country.

Source: Washington Post May 03, 2019 22:52 UTC