.JohnLegend was on hand to lend support Friday as 18 former felons were granted the right to vote
was on hand to lend support Friday as 18 former felons were granted the right to vote in what Miami officials called a simple and streamlined process.
Florida voters approved constitutional Amendment 4 last year aimed at allowing about 1.4 million ex-felons to vote. The Legislature’s subsequent law put the financial requirements in place, landing the issue before the Florida Supreme Court which Legend said he backs efforts to allow former felons to fully regain their place in society.
“It just shows you how important democracy is, how precious democracy is,” he added. “It’s important for all of us to be included in that.” One by one, the former felons came before Circuit Judge Nushin Sayfie for brief hearings to ensure they are qualified to regain the right to vote. One of them was Andre Williams, 63, who had an aggravated assault conviction on his record.Carlos Martinez, the Miami-Dade public defender, said people seeking restoration of voting rights can apply through the FRRC
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