Western Native Voice v. Stapleton

State Court Permanently Enjoins Montana Law that Restricted Native Voting Rights

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the order in Western Native Voice v. Stapleton (13th Judicial Distr. Ct.):

District Court Order

Here is the NARF case page.

Montana Court Temporarily Blocks Montana Law that Restricts Native American Voting Rights

Matthew Campbell

A Montana court has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a state law that severely restricts Native Americans’ right to vote. The Montana Ballot Interference Prevention ACT (BIPA) imposed severe restrictions on ballot collection efforts that are critical to Native American voters, particularly those living on rural reservations. The TRO means the law is blocked pending the outcome of a hearing scheduled for May 29. The primary is June 2.

Read more about the lawsuit, Western Native Voice v. Stapleton.