As tensions between two of three Montana branches of government continue to simmer, the Montana Supreme Court reconsidered its position on awarding attorneys’ fees in a case of unconstitutional laws brought by the 2021 Legislature. And, it essentially overturned itself, this time agreeing not to award attorneys’ fees. It is a rare example of the […] The post On second thought: Montana Supreme Court decides not to give attorneys’ fees to groups appeared first on Daily Montanan.
As tensions between two of three Montana branches of government continue to simmer, the Montana Supreme Court reconsidered its position on awarding attorneys’ fees in a case of unconstitutional laws
The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday released a massive 125-page opinion that struck down permanently four voting laws passed by the 2021 Legislature, saying that they impermissibly got in the way of residents exercising their right to vote. The four laws, which ranged from 18-year-olds registering before Election Day to using university-issued identification, were supported […] The post Montana Supreme court rules voter restriction laws passed in ’21 unconstitutional appeared first on Daily M
The bills were passed during the 2021 legislature and addressed certain types of voter ID, paid ballot collectors, same day registration and voting age.