A federal judge has declared unconstitutional a Florida election law provision barring noncitizens from helping third-party groups register voters, stating that it unconstitutionally discriminates against noncitizens. Judge Walker called the provision 'discrimination.' This ruling marks a significant victory for democracy in Florida.
Federal judges give go-ahead to lawsuit challenging #Florida Senate districts https://t.co/M8pcO0ETlD via @fineout
Judge strikes down part of Florida law targeting noncitizens helping with voter registration https://t.co/t8426nHXNU
Federal judge rejects part of #Florida elections law that targeted non-citizens, calling it "discrimination" https://t.co/EmRXcilwVS via @JSaundersnews
Judge rejects part of Florida elections law that targeted non-citizens, calling it ‘discrimination’ https://t.co/00g7FrrB5P
NEW: A judge has declared unconstitutional Florida election law provision barring noncitizens from helping third party groups register voters Judge Walker: "... unconstitutionally discriminates against noncitizens on its face." https://t.co/t8426nHXNU
BREAKING: A federal court today permanently blocked a provision of Florida law S.B. 7050 that undermines community-based organizations performing voter registration and civic engagement. This is a victory for democracy in Florida. https://t.co/ObqR0Fg32w
Federal courts declines to dismiss challenge to Florida Senate map Reporting by @JacobOgles https://t.co/TxN2OgZs2E #FlaPol