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Voting Rights Advocates Sue to Block Florida’s Restrictive “Show Your Papers” Law

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Voting Rights Advocates Sue to Block Florida’s Restrictive “Show Your Papers” Law

Voting rights advocates filed a federal lawsuit today challenging Florida House Bill 991, a new law requiring documentary proof of citizenship, warning that the measure will disenfranchise eligible voters and create unnecessary barriers to the freedom to vote.

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Summary Judgement Denied – Common Cause Challenge to Discriminatory Florida Congressional Map Moves Forward

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Summary Judgement Denied – Common Cause Challenge to Discriminatory Florida Congressional Map Moves Forward

Today, a federal court denied the state of Florida’s motion for partial summary judgement in a challenge to the state’s racially discriminatory congressional voting map. The ruling by the three-judge panel in Common Cause Florida v. Byrd leaves the case on track to go to trial on September 26th in Tallahassee.

Common Cause’s SCOTUS Win Protects Florida Voters

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Common Cause’s SCOTUS Win Protects Florida Voters

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week in Moore v. Harper reinforced the role state courts and Florida’s constitution have in stopping unfair and discriminatory laws, election rules, and voting maps.

Statement on Gov. DeSantis Signing Anti-Voter Measure into Law

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Statement on Gov. DeSantis Signing Anti-Voter Measure into Law

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed S.B. 7050, a massive piece of election-related legislation that places restrictions on community groups who register new voters and also creates an exemption to Florida’s long-standing “resign to run” laws.

Common Cause Florida Statement on Opening of Florida’s Legislative Session

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Common Cause Florida Statement on Opening of Florida’s Legislative Session

Florida lawmakers begin their annual legislative session Tuesday, with the potential for attacks on voting rights and on citizens’ abilities to have a say in their own governance expected to be a focus.

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