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Old Florida Clemency System Was Unconstitutional, Racially Biased

More than a million felons will be able to vote in Florida. Previously, the system lacked 'any constraints, guidelines, or standards' for restoring voting rights, a judge ruled last year.

Updated at 9:05 a.m. ET

Florida's voting rolls are about to swell.

In November, Florida voters overwhelmingly voted to restore voting rights to most felons who have served their time. Today, as NPR Miami correspondent , the amendment to the state constitution goes into effect — and more than a million people will be able to register to vote.

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