Montana judge temporarily blocks new election laws

HELENA (AP) — A Montana judge has temporarily blocked several new election laws that the Montana Democratic Party, tribal organizations and youth groups argued were meant to make it more difficult for Native Americans, new voters, the elderly and those with disabilities to vote. District Court Judge Michael Moses ruled laws that eliminated election day voter registration, changed voter ID requirements for college students and prevented the paid collection of voted ballots would not be in effect for the June primary election. He also temporarily blocked a law that would not allow 17-year-olds who pre-register to vote to receive a ballot until they turn 18, even if they would turn 18 on or before election day...