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29 minutes
Released:
Jun 28, 2019
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Florida will soon strike up a so-called John’s Registry for people convicted of soliciting prostitution. It’s part of an effort to combat human and sex trafficking. The database has been endorsed by law enforcement who see it as a way to shame people who pay for sex, but Lynn Hatter reports, some victim advocates worry it could sweep up people who’ve been trafficked themselves. This week’s Democratic debates happened in Florida. But the lone Floridian in the race didn’t appear either night. But he is making an appearance on Capital Report, thanks to Caitie Switalkski from Miami’s WLRN. Saturday, a bill implementing an amendment that restores voting rights to Florida felons becomes law; unless Governor Ron DeSantis vetoes it. When voters passed the amendment it was expected that nearly 1 and a half million felons would be allowed to vote. But the Republican-dominated legislature passed an implementation bill that many say changes the intent. Blaise Gainey has more. Florida lawmakers
Released:
Jun 28, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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