Florida further restricts voting rights for those with past felony convictions; secrecy and inability to explain why the change was necessary suggests power politics was played

From a American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) press release, which doesn't offer reader commenting:

"The Florida Board of Executive Clemency voted today to change its rules to require Floridians with past felony convictions to endure harsh mandatory waiting periods of up to seven years before being eligible to apply to have their civil rights, including their right to vote, reinstated.
The board did not make the proposal public until today’s hearing – providing copies of the 24-page plan to speakers and members of the media within minutes of the vote. The board voted unanimously to approve the plan even though some members publicly admitted they had not yet reviewed it.  The Florida Board of Executive Clemency is composed of the [elected] Governor and elected three member Florida Cabinet (Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services)."

 
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