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Representative Skidmore Responds to Florida Supreme Court Ruling

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In response to the Florida Supreme Court’s decision today to decline jurisdiction in the Governor’s improper advisory opinion request, the Democratic Ranking Member of the Congressional Redistricting Committee, Representative Kelly Skidmore (D- Boca Raton), released the following statement: [Read more…] about Representative Skidmore Responds to Florida Supreme Court Ruling

Representative Gottlieb’s Statement on Supreme Court Ruling

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The Florida Supreme Court today radically altered historic precedent when it ruled that criminal defendants exercising their State and Federal Constitutional rights of due process and against self-incrimination can be punished with higher sentences, citing their “lack of remorse.” [Read more…] about Representative Gottlieb’s Statement on Supreme Court Ruling

Brief filed in Florida Supreme Court argues payment of costs and fees not required for voting rights restoration

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Fair Elections Center and Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC today filed a brief with the Supreme Court of Florida arguing that under the Florida Constitution as amended by Amendment 4, people with felony convictions do not need to pay administrative costs and fees to regain their voting rights. [Read more…] about Brief filed in Florida Supreme Court argues payment of costs and fees not required for voting rights restoration

Attorney General Moody Hosts Mental Health and Criminal Justice Round Table at the Florida Supreme Court

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Attorney General Ashley Moody, in conjunction with Chief Justice Charles T. Canady, today hosted part four of the Attorney General’s Mental Health and Criminal Justice Round Table Summer Series. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Hosts Mental Health and Criminal Justice Round Table at the Florida Supreme Court