Montana Voter Suppression Laws Challenge
Montana Federation of Public Employees v. Jacobsen
A pro-voting lawsuit challenging two new Montana laws that reduce opportunities for Election Day registration and add more burdensome ID requirements.
Court Cases
Learn more about the lawsuits shaping voting rights, redistricting and elections by exploring Democracy Docket’s comprehensive database of cases. Click on any case to find a brief summary of the lawsuit and all relevant filings in the “case documents” section.
Montana Student Residency Requirement Challenge
Montana Public Interest Research Group v. Jacobsen
A pro-voting lawsuit challenging a state law that imposes additional requirements that prevent students from registering to vote in the county where they live.
Montana Voter Registration Penalty Challenge (State Court)
League of Women Voters of Montana v. Knudsen
Lawsuit filed on behalf of League of Women Voters of Montana against Attorney General Austin Knudsen (R), Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen (R) and Commissioner of Political Practices Chris Gallus challenging House Bill 892.
Montana Voter Registration Penalty Challenge (Federal Court)
Montana Public Interest Research Group v. Jacobsen
Lawsuit filed by Montana Public Interest Research Group and the Montana Federation of Public Employees challenging portions of anti-voter law, House Bill 892.
Montana Voter Suppression Laws (MDP)
Montana Democratic Party v. Jacobsen
Lawsuit challenging four Montana voter suppression laws.
Montana Tribal Polling Locations Challenge
Red Eagle v. Jacobsen
Lawsuit filed by six members of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes against Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen (R) and local officials in two counties challenging state and local officials’ refusal to provide polling places accessible to voters living on reservations.
Montana Voter Suppression Law (MFPE)
Montana Federation of Public Employees v. Montana
Lawsuit challenging a Montana law that ends Election Day voter registration.
Montana Voter Suppression Bills (Western Native Voice)
Western Native Voice v. Jacobsen
Lawsuit challenging two Montana voter suppression laws.
Montana Voter Suppression Bills (Montana Youth Action)
Montana Youth Action v. Jacobsen
Lawsuit challenging three Montana voter suppression laws that allegedly target young voters.
Montana Student Voter Suppression Law (MDP)
Montana Democratic Party v. Jacobsen
Lawsuit challenging a Montana voter suppression law targeting college-aged voters.
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