US judge rules Florida felons can vote without paying legal fees

imany - May 24, 2020

Judge Robert Hinkle says current law is unconstitutional but his ruling is likely to face Republican challenge in key battleground state

A law in Florida requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge has ruled.