Eleventh Circuit Hears Oral Argument in Ex-Felon Voter Registration Case

On January 28, the Eleventh Circuit heard oral argument in Kelvin Jones v Governor of Florida, 19-14551. This is the case over the Florida law that only lets ex-felons register to vote if they have paid all court costs, fines, and restitution. The U.S. District Court had enjoined it as applied to individuals who can’t afford to pay these amounts.

This article describes the Eleventh Circuit hearing. It appears at least two of the judges are skeptical that the law is constitutional.

It is possible to hear the oral argument at this link. Click on the eighth case down from the top, the Kelvin Jones case. Thanks to Howard Bashman for the links.


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