![Federal appeals court denies Florida felons owing fines the right to vote](https://www.jurist.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/11/voting_rights_1541180399.jpg)
In a 6-4 decision on Friday, the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled that felons in the state of Florida cannot have their voting rights restored until they pay all restitution, fines and fees. Chief Judge William Pryor, writing for the majority, first noted the “historic amendment” that Florida voters passed in [...]