In Florida, where Donald Trump is registered to vote, he could be subject to the state’s harsh felony disenfranchisement scheme if convicted in his "hush money" trial. This is because of laws that take away someone’s freedom to vote if they have been convicted of a felony.
Nationwide, the practice prevents nearly 5 million other Americans — disproportionately voters of color — from voting. At the end of the day, felony disenfranchisement is unlikely to significantly affect Donald Trump, who has the resources and connections to successfully navigate the system.
But millions of Americans do not have that luxury, and their voice and vote matter just as much. That’s why it’s so important to fight back against this Jim Crow relic, so that all Americans can exercise their fundamental freedom to vote.
Voters have a right to know who’s spending money to influence our vote. On May 16, 2024, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) considered a proposal that would have allowed certain political donations to bypass long-standing transparency rules. Thankfully, it was not adopted. In this video, CLC's Saurav Ghosh shares an update on this major victory.
The nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center is dedicated to advancing democracy through law at the federal, state and local levels, fighting for every American’s rights to responsive government and a fair opportunity to participate in and affect the democratic process.
