The Supreme Court recently made a decision regarding an election law case out of Montana that could have had significant implications for election procedures nationwide. The case involved two GOP-backed election laws that were struck down by a ruling in Montana. The state was appealing this decision, arguing that only lawmakers should have authority over state elections under the U.S. Constitution.
One of the laws in question aimed to end same-day voter registration, while the other prohibited paid ballot collection. Critics, including the Montana Democratic Party, tribal organizations, and youth groups, contended that these laws disproportionately affected certain groups, such as Native Americans, new voters, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, making it more challenging for them to vote.
