Among the many laws and initiatives that the ‘More Than A Vote’ coalition started by LeBron James and Maverick Carter have drawn more attention to since they started it earlier this year, was a Florida law that prevents ex-felons from having the right to vote unless they go through an established protocol and pay a fine to the state. It was a law passed in 2018 called Amendment 4.
From a ‘More Than A Vote’ release back in July.
In 2018, the people of Florida overwhelmingly voted to approve the Amendment 4 ballot initiative to amend the state constitution to restore the voting rights of most citizens with past felony convictions. However, the state legislature responded by passing a law requiring returning citizens to pay off outstanding fees, fines, and restitution associated with their convictions prior to being eligible to vote.
Now ‘More Than A Vote’ is featuring their work with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, with arguably their most high-profile case, former NFL star Michael Vick. ‘More Than A Vote’ released the first episode of a web series tracking Vick and his path to getting his voting rights restored.
James is thrilled to be able to have Vick as a part of the group.
Thank you to the legend @MichaelVick for joining our fight. @Morethanavote #morethananathlete https://t.co/f34cftTirs
— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 28, 2020
