Voting rights
Jan 21, 2025Justices decline to hear Montana Native voting case
January 21, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a petition by Montana's Secretary of State to reverse a state court ruling that two voting laws hindered Native American voters. These laws, related to absentee voting hours and registration deadlines, were ruled unconstitutional by the Montana Supreme Court. The decision marks a key win for Native American advocacy groups and tribal nations.
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