Florida is in the midst of a controversial attempt to renew a law that restricts voter registration to citizens only., triggering concerns and opposition from Latino groups. The SB7050 legislation, which was blocked by a federal court last July, is currently under appeal, with oral arguments scheduled for Thursday before the 11th Court of Federal Appeals in Atlanta.
The law, which limits voter registration to citizens, was blocked by a federal court in July 2022.. Despite this, Florida is seeking to renew it, raising concerns about its implications on the democratic process. The appeal of the law highlights the importance and scope of this debate, with legal arguments to be presented to the appeals court.
Controversy intensifies due to direct impact on legal permanent residents in Florida. Many of these residents participate in civic activities, such as voter registration, as they seek to obtain U.S. citizenship. The current law allows groups like Poder Latinx to continue their activities, despite not having the right to vote, highlights NBCNews.
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SB7050 not only limits registration to citizens, but also imposes a fine of US$50,000 per person for non-citizens who handle voter registration forms. This aspect of the law poses significant challenges for organizations like Poder Latinx, which could face a complete restructuring.
Although Florida's Secretary of State has not commented on pending litigation, the Hispanic Federation and other groups have filed a lawsuit challenging not only the voter registration restriction but also other parts of the Republican law. This litigation highlights strong opposition to the legislation from voting rights groups.
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In accordance with NBCNewsgroups like the Hispanic Federation argue that The new provision makes voter registration difficult and they point out that communities of color are the most affected. Statistics suggest that these communities are four to five times more likely to register through nonpartisan groups, increasing the importance of maintaining an inclusive process.
The historical context is also highlighted, since Since 2021, Florida has enacted voter restriction laws. These laws, critics say, have affected the work of registration groups and decreased the number of registrations by nonpartisan organizations.
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