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Florida Cannot Allow its Voter List Maintenance to be Dictated by Error-Prone Software

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Florida Cannot Allow its Voter List Maintenance to be Dictated by Error-Prone Software

May 29, 2024

Florida voting rights groups sent a letter Friday to Secretary of State Cord Byrd to demand the state not use unreliable, privately sourced data from EagleAI or similar platforms for voter list maintenance.

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National Media Strategist
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Communications Director
kscally@commoncause.org
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Summary Judgement Denied – Common Cause Challenge to Discriminatory Florida Congressional Map Moves Forward

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Summary Judgement Denied – Common Cause Challenge to Discriminatory Florida Congressional Map Moves Forward

Today, a federal court denied the state of Florida’s motion for partial summary judgement in a challenge to the state’s racially discriminatory congressional voting map. The ruling by the three-judge panel in Common Cause Florida v. Byrd leaves the case on track to go to trial on September 26th in Tallahassee.

August 18, 2023

Common Cause’s SCOTUS Win Protects Florida Voters

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Common Cause’s SCOTUS Win Protects Florida Voters

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week in Moore v. Harper reinforced the role state courts and Florida’s constitution have in stopping unfair and discriminatory laws, election rules, and voting maps.

July 6, 2023

Statement on Gov. DeSantis Signing Anti-Voter Measure into Law

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Statement on Gov. DeSantis Signing Anti-Voter Measure into Law

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed S.B. 7050, a massive piece of election-related legislation that places restrictions on community groups who register new voters and also creates an exemption to Florida’s long-standing “resign to run” laws.

May 24, 2023

Discriminatory Anti-Voter Bill Sent to DeSantis’ Desk

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Discriminatory Anti-Voter Bill Sent to DeSantis’ Desk

April 28, 2023

Statement on 11th Circuit Court Anti-Voter Ruling in S.B. 90 Lawsuit

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Statement on 11th Circuit Court Anti-Voter Ruling in S.B. 90 Lawsuit

The appeals court reversed a lower court decision, leaving in place measures that will restrict access to the ballot box.

April 27, 2023

Common Cause Florida Joins 35 Voting, Civil Rights Groups Opposing Proposed Voter Registration Barriers

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Common Cause Florida Joins 35 Voting, Civil Rights Groups Opposing Proposed Voter Registration Barriers

A coalition of 36 groups sent a letter to legislative leaders warning that Black, Latino Floridians will face voter registration barriers.

April 26, 2023

ADVISORY: Florida Legislature Surges Ahead with Voter Suppression Bills

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ADVISORY: Florida Legislature Surges Ahead with Voter Suppression Bills

A 108-page House bill was just released, containing a long list of anti-voter measures that will erect even more barriers to people's fundamental rights to vote.

April 18, 2023

TODAY at 11am: Florida Lawmakers to Hold Hearing on Bill That Hurts Public Discourse

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TODAY at 11am: Florida Lawmakers to Hold Hearing on Bill That Hurts Public Discourse

Today, Florida lawmakers will hold a hearing on SB 1220, legislation that aims to take away the public’s right to speak freely.

April 5, 2023

TODAY at 2pm: Florida Republicans to Fast Track Bill to Raise Barriers for Voters

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TODAY at 2pm: Florida Republicans to Fast Track Bill to Raise Barriers for Voters

“After years of Florida being the gold standard in well-run elections, this bill would make it harder for elections officials to administer a safe and secure election for all.”

April 4, 2023

Public Discourse in Florida and the Free Press Must Be Protected

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Public Discourse in Florida and the Free Press Must Be Protected

Common Cause Florida stands in opposition to attempts seeking to curtail the rights of the public and the press.

March 13, 2023

Common Cause Florida Statement on Opening of Florida’s Legislative Session

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Common Cause Florida Statement on Opening of Florida’s Legislative Session

Florida lawmakers begin their annual legislative session Tuesday, with the potential for attacks on voting rights and on citizens’ abilities to have a say in their own governance expected to be a focus.

March 7, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: What Florida Voters Need to Know for Municipal Elections this Spring

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MEDIA ADVISORY: What Florida Voters Need to Know for Municipal Elections this Spring

All vote-by-mail requests in Florida expired at the end of 2022, affecting millions of voters.

March 2, 2023

Keep Florida Voting

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Florida Cannot Allow its Voter List Maintenance to be Dictated by Error-Prone Software

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Jennifer Garcia

David Vance

Katie Scally

Summary Judgement Denied – Common Cause Challenge to Discriminatory Florida Congressional Map Moves Forward

Common Cause’s SCOTUS Win Protects Florida Voters

Statement on Gov. DeSantis Signing Anti-Voter Measure into Law

Discriminatory Anti-Voter Bill Sent to DeSantis’ Desk

Statement on 11th Circuit Court Anti-Voter Ruling in S.B. 90 Lawsuit

Common Cause Florida Joins 35 Voting, Civil Rights Groups Opposing Proposed Voter Registration Barriers

ADVISORY: Florida Legislature Surges Ahead with Voter Suppression Bills

TODAY at 11am: Florida Lawmakers to Hold Hearing on Bill That Hurts Public Discourse

TODAY at 2pm: Florida Republicans to Fast Track Bill to Raise Barriers for Voters

Public Discourse in Florida and the Free Press Must Be Protected

Common Cause Florida Statement on Opening of Florida’s Legislative Session

MEDIA ADVISORY: What Florida Voters Need to Know for Municipal Elections this Spring

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