voting rights

The U.S. Department of Justice will monitor compliance with federal civil rights laws in communities in 27 states on Election Day.

The judge issued a permanent injunction against the part that targeted non-citizens, saying it violated the U.S. Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause.

Plaintiffs have dropped a federal lawsuit challenging how the state carried out a constitutional amendment that restores voting rights to felons who complete their sentences.

In one case, voting rights groups argue state officials dismantled a historically Black voting district. In the other, activists say city of Miami leaders created voting districts based solely on race.

The federal lawsuit says state leaders have failed to carry out a constitutional amendment designed to restore voting rights to felons who complete their sentences.

"I think it's a scary proposition when the governor is arresting people for trying to vote," Sen. Randolph Bracy said during a press conference Monday.

The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition rallied in Tallahassee and Quincy today to encourage felons to vote.

The federal trial over a 2018 Florida law requiring felons to pay off their fines and penalties is underway. Plaintiffs argued Tuesday about how difficult that can be.

U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle ruled that testimony and expert statements for the trial over a 2018 state law regarding felon voting will be conducted…

The U.S 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has unanimously denied the state’s request for a rehearing in a case over felon voting rights in Florida. A…