Florida lawmakers fight depositions on election laws
Submitted by News Desk 3 on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:54
Sen. Miguel Diaz de la Portilla of Miami, Rep. Dennis Baxley of Ocala, Sen. Paula Dockery and Rep. Seth McKeel, both of Lakeland are facing a legal battle to remain quiet regarding a controversial voting restrictions laws. The law wants to cut the amount of early voting days from 14 down to 8 among other provisions. Proponents argue that the changes are needed to stem voter fraud by activists signing up large amounts of voters. Opponents are worried that the increased difficulty with changing your name and address will lead to exclusion particularly of minorities.