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Advocacy groups sue over new Montana election law changes

Republicans in the Montana Legislature passed several new laws this session they say will protect election integrity.

The Montana Public Interest Research Group (MontPIRG) filed suit in Missoula over a law that says people who move to Montana temporarily are not eligible to vote. The law requires prospective voters to self report whether they’re a temporary resident for work or an educational program.

State law says people are otherwise considered residents if they live in a Montana county for more than 30 days.

MontPIRG argues the law unconstitutionally discriminates against students.

 

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