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Montana’s high court strikes down voting reform laws

The Montana Legislature's attempts to burden Native Americans' constitutional rights were struck down by courts, as stated by ACLU's Jonathan Topaz.
ACLU's Voting Rights Project staff attorney, Jonathan Topaz, commented on the unconstitutionality of the legislative actions in Montana.
Courts have ruled against the Montana Legislature's unconstitutional actions affecting the constitutional rights of Native Americans, according to ACLU's Jonathan Topaz.

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The Washington Post

Montana Supreme Court strikes down voting restrictions

The court said four laws were unconstitutional, including one that ended same-day voter registration in most cases.

1 month ago

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The Hill

Montana’s high court strikes down voting reform laws

The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a series of voting reform laws passed by the state Legislature in 2021 violate the fundamental right to vote. The ruling, issued Wednesday, reaffirms a 2022 lower court ruling that found four voting-related bills from the 2021 Legislature session are unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. The case combined a challenge…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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Helena Independent Record

In a major ruling, Montana Supreme Court strikes down 4 elections bills

The bills were passed during the 2021 legislature and addressed certain types of voter ID, paid ballot collectors, same day registration and voting age.

1 month ago·Helena, United States

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Just the News

Montana Supreme Court overturns state voting reform laws

Following the 2020 presidential election, which faced allegations of mass voter fraud from former President Donald Trump and his supporters, many states moved to restricting mail-in or absentee voting practices.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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