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Montana Supreme Court strikes down ballot initiative restrictions

Original: Montana Supreme Court strikes down GOP restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives

The Montana Supreme Court has struck down Republican-backed restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives, a victory for direct democracy advocates in the state. The ruling removes limits placed on the initiative process, restoring broader access for citizens to place measures on the ballot. Voting rights groups have welcomed the decision.

Why now: A state supreme court ruling expanding citizens' ability to put initiatives on the ballot carries national significance for direct democracy and voting rights debates.

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