After DeSantis touts voter fraud arrests, Florida adds voting clause to probation form

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Miami Herald via Yahoo News

A week after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the arrests of 20 people for alleged voter fraud, his administration quietly made a change that some say could help the state go after more people.

Starting in August, Floridians on probation have been required to sign an updated form placing the burden on them to determine if they’re eligible to vote.

Beneath warnings about remaining drug-free and reporting to their probation officer is the new message:

“By signing this letter,” the updated form states, “you agree that you are solely responsible for determining if you are legally able to register to vote and that you must solely determine if you are lawfully qualified to vote.”

The Department of Corrections, which issues the form, said it was updated to ensure that everyone on supervision knew about the status of their voting rights. Some voting advocates said the warning could be helpful, although they highlight Florida’s broken system for determining voter eligibility.

[SheilaAnn]

1. I was under the impression that the final pardon would be receiving a letter from the Governor

stating you have fulfilled your responsibilities, i.e. no contact with police, etc. Maybe changed, I don't know.