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17. How do other states handle Felons with unpaid debt?

Sat Jul 18, 2020, 08:43 AM

Jul 2020

I would think that California and New York would be a good model.

Seems like maybe Florida should emulate those that have figured this out.

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SCOTUS upholds Florida poll tax [View all] RandySF Jul 2020 OP

Does that mean it stays for good Bettie Jul 2020 #2

The appeal will be heard by the full 11th Cir. sl8 Jul 2020 #6

So, this is a signal tha t Bettie Jul 2020 #12

They decide later. Blue_true Jul 2020 #20

Aren't they supposed to be on vacay in plushness somewhere?!1 UTUSN Jul 2020 #3

No. former9thward Jul 2020 #5

Thanks, always good to hear good information! UTUSN Jul 2020 #7

Maybe Tom Steyer and/or Bloomberg Desert grandma Jul 2020 #4

actually the problem is deeper than that dsc Jul 2020 #8

+1, looks like a lot of democratic counties in Florida. uponit7771 Jul 2020 #10

If someone has paid their debt to society, they should be able to vote fescuerescue Jul 2020 #9

SCOTUS says the states will decide. Shameful subjugation Hortensis Jul 2020 #13

As others have noted mcar Jul 2020 #14

How do other states handle Felons with unpaid debt? fescuerescue Jul 2020 #17

it is quite obvious edhopper Jul 2020 #15

Roberts does not believe in edhopper Jul 2020 #18

SCROTUS Nature Man Jul 2020 #19