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A crackdown in August on voter fraud announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis seems to have ensnared former felons who were puzzled that they were accused of violating voting laws.
TALLAHASSEE — When police went to arrest Tony Patterson outside his Tampa home in August, he couldn’t believe the reason. “What is wrong with this state, man?” Patterson protested as he was being escorted to a police car in handcuffs. “Voter fraud? Y’all said anybody with a felony could vote,
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The footage offers a personal glimpse of the effects of DeSantis’ efforts to root out perceived voter fraud.
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The footage offers a personal glimpse of the effects of DeSantis’ efforts to root out perceived voter fraud.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted his crackdown on voter fraud, but some believe it's just a political stunt. Of 19 people arrested for allegedly registering and voting illegally, 12 were registered as Democrats and at least 13 are Black.