felon voting rights

Appeals Court Reinstates Florida’s Ex-Felon ‘Poll Tax’ Law While It Hears Case

By Tierney Sneed | July 1, 2020 3:24 p.m.

Will FL’s System Of Felon Pay-To-Vote Disenfranchisement End In Time For November?

The decision to expedite Florida ex-felon voting case is a good sign for those hoping to vote in 2020.

By Ciara Torres-Spelliscy | June 23, 2020 10:00 a.m.

June Continues To Be A Rocky Month For Pandemic Elections

By Tierney Sneed | June 15, 2020 1:49 p.m.

DeSantis To Appeal Ruling Striking Down Florida’s So-Called Felon ‘Poll Tax’ Law

By Tierney Sneed | May 27, 2020 9:37 a.m.

Judge Knocks Down Law Requiring Fine Payment Before Voting In Florida Felons Case

By Kate Riga | May 25, 2020 11:29 a.m.

Texas Supreme Court Sides With AG To Pause COVID-19 Absentee Voting Push

By Tierney Sneed | May 18, 2020 2:18 p.m.

Florida Set For Another Loss In Ex-Felon Voting Case

By Tierney Sneed | May 11, 2020 2:26 p.m.

The Voting Rights of Florida Citizens Hang in the Balance Once Again

The trial in Jones v. DeSantis started last week.

By Ciara Torres-Spelliscy | May 8, 2020 10:00 a.m.

Florida GOP’s Ex-Felon ‘Poll Tax’ Law Goes On Trial

By Tierney Sneed | April 27, 2020 12:21 p.m.

Judge Expands Order Against Florida In Ex-Felon ‘Poll Tax’ Case

By Tierney Sneed | April 8, 2020 10:25 a.m.

Another Blow To North Carolina’s Voter ID Requirement

By Tierney Sneed | February 24, 2020 7:00 a.m.

Appeals Court Sides With Ex-Felons Who Challenged Florida ‘Poll Tax’ Law

By Tierney Sneed | February 19, 2020 10:28 a.m.

House Oversight Panel Advances D.C. Statehood Bill

By Tierney Sneed | February 17, 2020 9:00 a.m.

This Week In Voting Rights: MO GOP Revives Push To Undo Redistricting Reform

By Tierney Sneed | February 3, 2020 2:21 p.m.

This Week: FL Supreme Court Limits Voting Rights Of Ex-Felons

By Tierney Sneed | January 20, 2020 9:00 a.m.

Challengers To Florida ‘Poll Tax’ Law Targeting Ex-Felons Get Preliminary Win

By Tierney Sneed | October 18, 2019 6:01 p.m.

Nevada Governor Signs Bill Automatically Restoring Felons’ Right To Vote

By Cristina Cabrera | May 30, 2019 1:41 p.m.

What Will The Biggest Obstacles To The Ballot Box Be In 2020?

By Tierney Sneed | May 16, 2019 6:00 a.m.

Voting Rights: After Blue Wave, GOP States Move To Restrict The Vote

By Tierney Sneed | May 6, 2019 10:55 a.m.

Florida Officially Passes Law Requiring Ex-Felons To Pay Off Huge Fees To Vote

By Kate Riga | May 3, 2019 4:05 p.m.

FL House Votes To Require Ex-Felons Pay Back Huge Fees Before Re-Enfranchisement

By Matt Shuham | April 25, 2019 12:11 p.m.

David Ayala, community organizer of Latino Justice PRLDEF, speaks on a panel about Amendment 4 hosted by the Orlando Sentinel on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. (Sarah Espedido/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

FL Advocates Beat Back Worst Efforts To Undermine Felon Reenfranchisement

By Allegra Kirkland | April 15, 2019 11:16 a.m.

‘Worst Case Scenario’: Florida GOP Bill Threatens Ex-Felon Voting Rights

By Allegra Kirkland | March 20, 2019 1:59 p.m.

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