Supreme Court Blocks Some Florida Ex-Felons From Voting

The video discusses a Supreme Court decision that upheld a Florida law requiring ex-felons to pay fines and fees before voting. This decision affects over 774,000 people who may be unable to vote unless they clear their debts. Previously, an amendment allowed most felons to vote after serving their time, but a new law added financial stipulations. The court's decision was split 5-4, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissenting, highlighting the impact on low-income individuals.

What condition must ex-felons in Florida meet to regain their voting rights according to the recent court decision?

• Attend a rehabilitation program

• Pay all fines and fees

• Complete community service hours

• Register for a voter education course

What was the impact of the constitutional amendment passed last year in Florida?

• It allowed all residents to vote regardless of criminal history

• It permitted most felons to vote after completing their sentences

• It eliminated the need for voter registration

• It increased the voting age to 21

Who introduced the law that added the fee stipulation for ex-felons to vote?

• Democratic lawmakers

• Republican lawmakers

• Independent lawmakers

• The Supreme Court

How was the decision to reject the appeal split among the justices?

• 5-4 split along ideological lines

• 6-3 split favoring the appeal

• 4-5 split against the appeal

• Unanimous decision

What was Justice Sonia Sotomayor's main concern in her dissent?

• The ruling was not clear enough

• The ruling disenfranchises people due to poverty

• The ruling was too lenient on ex-felons

• The ruling favored one political party