400 Years Since 1619: Rights Groups Sue After DeSantis Signs ‘Poll Tax’ Bill Targeting Former Felons

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Rights Groups Sue After DeSantis Signs ‘Poll Tax’ Bill Targeting Former Felons

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed into law a bill that equates to a poll tax on former felons whose voting rights were restored last year by a majority of Florida voters who amended the state’s constitution. Civil rights groups immediately countered by suing DeSantis’ administration in an effort to stop the…

source https://splinternews.com/rights-groups-sue-after-desantis-signs-poll-tax-bill-1835977206