Judges: Florida felons can't vote until they pay fines, fees A federal appeals court has ruled that Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to voteST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Florida felons must pay all fines, restitution and legal fees before they can regain their right to vote, a federal appellate court ruled Friday in a case that could have broad implications for the November elections. Reversing a lower court judge's decision that gave Florida felons the right to vote regardless of outstanding legal obligations, the order from the 11th U.S. Under Amendment 4, which Florida voters passed overwhelmingly in 2018, felons who have completed their sentences would have voting rights restored. The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition has raised more than $4 million to help pay court costs. Paul Smith, vice president at the Campaign Legal Center which is pushing for full voting rights for most felons, slammed the ruling.

Source: ABC News September 11, 2020 18:13 UTC