Tuesday, August 29, 2006

"Discourage The Vote" Law Shot Down In Florida

My Way News - Fla. Voter Registration Law Blocked:
MIAMI (AP) - A federal judge on Monday struck down a Florida law that imposes hefty fines on third parties that take too long to submit voter registration forms, saying it threatens free speech rights and unfairly exempts political parties.

The law took effect Jan. 1 and has been blamed by critics for blocking voter registration drives because of huge financial risk.

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