Some Petition Gatherers Don't Have to be Citizens, Florida Residents, Judge Rules

Some Petition Gatherers Don't Have to be Citizens, Florida Residents, Judge Rules

Liv Caputo
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July 9, 2025
Some petitioners pushing to legalize recreational marijuana, expand Medicaid, or ensure clean water access in the state constitution don't have to be Florida residents or U.S. citizens, a federal judge ruled late Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker temporarily blocked parts of a sweeping new petition fraud law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that banned […]
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