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Steven Lemongello

Steven Lemongello

Orlando Sentinel

Steve Lemongello is the Sentinel's senior content editor for politics. He worked at the Press of Atlantic City and the Jersey Journal in New Jersey before joining the Sentinel.


Federal judge rules Florida ex-felons can vote despite fines or fees

A federal judge’s ruling released Sunday opens the door for hundreds of thousands of ex-felons to be able to vote in Florida despite owing fines and fees. Pending an appeal from Gov. DeSantis, the ruling on Amendment 4 by U.S. District Court Judge Robert Hinkle in Tallahassee is potentially one the largest expansions of the voter franchise in Florida history, and it comes just months before the state could play a deciding role in the November election for president.

Federal judge rules Florida ex-felons can vote despite fines or fees




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