Florida's Attempt to Exclude DOJ from Voting Case Fails

Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and 10 local elections supervisors, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, are opposing the Department of Justice's involvement in a legal battle over voting rules. The DOJ filed a "statement of interest" in a lawsuit challenging a Florida voter registration provision that requires some individuals to physically sign their name with a pen. The court ruled that those opposed to the DOJ filing could respond to the arguments from federal lawyers. This is the second time the Biden administration has intervened in lawsuits challenging Florida laws, while state officials continue to pursue legal challenges.