As DeSantis' 'election integrity' court cases collapse, it might be tempting to think all’s well that ends well. The truth is far more disturbing. (via MaddowBlog)
the suspects who seemed utterly baffled as to why they were being taken away in handcuffs, insisting they had cast perfectly legal votes — not only because voters approved a state constitutional amendment in 2018, restoring voting rights to many felons, but also because they’d been told explicitly that they could participate in elections.
Washington, for example, after serving 10 years in prison, was told that he could vote after his release. After the Orange County Supervisor of Elections sent him a voter registration form, he completed the paperwork and was sent a voter card from local officials. Washington later cast what he thought to be a proper ballot — only to be arrested two years later thanks to DeSantis’ election crimes office.
"Those who eventually had their cases dismissed said the personal damage was still far-reaching," the Post added."Some lost jobs and are now struggling to pay bills. Others who had fought to rebuild tarnished reputations after past crimes saw their mug shots end up splashed on television."
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