The Supreme Court has declined to hear an election law case from Montana that relied on a controversial legal theory known as the independent state legislature theory. This theory claims that state judges should not be involved in election cases. Montana's appeal stemmed from a lower court ruling that struck down two GOP-backed election laws. The case raised concerns about the potential impact on election administration nationwide.
on Tuesday turned back an election law case out of Montana that relied on a controversial legal theory with the potential to change the way elections are run across the country.
Montana was appealing a ruling that struck down two GOP-backed election laws. It’s relying on the independent state legislature theory, which holds that state judges shouldn’t be allowed to consider election cases at all. The Montana Democratic Party, joined by tribal organizations and youth groups, argued the laws made it more difficult for Native Americans, new voters, the elderly and those with disabilities to vote.Moore v. Harper
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