Lawsuit challenges Montana Legislature’s new PSC map as unconstitutional gerrymander
The new PSC map approved by the 2023 Montana Legislature, which is being challenged in court as unconstitutional. (Screenshot via lawsuit)
Lawyers for Montana Conservation Voters and a group of Montanans from across the state filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the new Public Service Commission district map redrawn this year by the Republican supermajority legislature, which they say is gerrymandered to favor Republicans in violation of the state constitution.
Attorneys for Helena-based Upper Seven Law filed the lawsuit in Lewis and Clark County District Court against Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, in her capacity as the state’s chief election officer.
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