Rights Groups Sue After DeSantis Signs ‘Poll Tax’ Bill Targeting Former Felons
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed into law a billthat equatesto a poll tax on former felons whose voting rights were restored last yearby a majority of Florida voters who amended the state'sconstitution. Civil rights groups immediately countered by suing DeSantis'administration in an effort to stop the"