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- Felons CAN vote (unless current incarcerated)
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Montana law allegedly restricting Native American voting rights struck down
Nora Mabie, Great Falls Tribune | September 25, 2020 "Native American voters living on reservations in Montana are tired of being under-served and systemically discriminated against by the state." In a victory for tribes in Montana, the Yellowstone County District Court permanently struck down a law that plaintiffs argued would restrict Native...
Supporting all our veterans and ensuring we have the services we need is important to me.
For me the importance of voting and organizing is about making a difference and leaving a good footprint, a legacy for our communities.
Vote by mail ballots for the 2020 Federal General Election will go out October 9, 2020. Go to www.myvoterpagemt.com to check if you’re registered and that your address and other information are accurate. Not registered yet? We need everyone in our Tribal Nations to register to vote for this very important election! Many races will be determined by the Native Vote this year! Your voice is your vote! Click here to register: westernnativevoice.org/voterregistration
#NativesVote #NativeVote #NativeVote2020 #2020Election
Of the eight census-designated Native American reservations in Montana, seven of them have a self-response below 40% for the 2020 U.S. census, as of September 24. Fifteen counties in Montana also come in below 40% at last check, but when you consider that there are 56 counties throughout the state, the reservation numbers come across as a bit more daunting.
If you haven’t completed your 2020 census yet, you can go to My2020Census.Gov or call 1-844-330-2020.
#breaking #2020census #nativescount #indiancountrycounts
Native Americans face additional census and COVID-19 challenges — here's why | Syndication One News
timeplacevisionnews.com
World News Native Americans face additional census and COVID-19 challenges — here's why By One News September 27, 2020 0 4 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Must read World News The Limits Of CDC Data On COVID In Native Americans : Short Wave – NPR One News - September 28, 2020 0 Enlarge...Great news! We won!!! In a lawsuit brought by Western Native Voice and five tribal governments, Yellowstone County District Judge Jessica Fehr found that the Ballot Interference Prevention Act of 2018 infringes on the fundamental right to vote and violates due process rights.
"If we are disenfranchising one person that is one person too many," McLean-Pollock said.
#NativesLeadingNations #NativeVote2020 #NativeVote #NativesVote
Court overturns Montana law that limits number of ballots people can collect
billingsgazette.com
A law restricting ballot collection in Montana was overturned Friday, less than six weeks ahead of Election Day.Great news! Now let's get to work and get everyone counted in Indian Country!
“A complete count in the 2020 Census is a foundational part of shaping Montana’s next decade,” Governor Bullock said. “More time will help our state regain some of the ground we’ve lost due to COVID-19 to secure our fair share of federal funding for critical things like health care, schools and roads, and to ensure our local school and voting districts accurately reflect the people who live in them. An accurate count of our residents could even amount to more representation in our democracy for Montanans. I strongly urge the federal administration not to discount entire communities in rural states like Montana and let this decision stand.”
commerce.mt.gov
MONTANA – Governor Steve Bullock and Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney applauded a decision by a U.S. District Court yesterday evening to extend the deadline for the 2020 Census to allow more time for a complete count of Montana’s residents and announced additional funding for Census outreach. “A complete ...How about the entire incarcerated communities? We need to get the inmates at Montana prisons access to declare tribe affiliation Directly to the US Census Bureau. I don’t know what kind of lies you’ve been hearing out of the Department of Corrections but this issue remains unresolved.
Blackfeet Nation...There is still time to get counted in the 2020 Census. Community organizers will be assisting people to get counted. It only takes 10 minutes.
9/25, 1-6 Heart Butte Public Playground and BBall courts
9/26, 1-6 East Glacier Across from Womens Club. located at 416 U.S. 2 Glacier Park MT 59434
9/27, 1-6 Glenn Heavy Runner Pool, Swimming Pool Rd.
9/28, 1-6 Museum Parking Lot
9/29, 11 am-4 pm Heart Butte same as above
9/30, 11 am-3:30 pm Browning Location Tribal Building at Flintstones houses
9/30, 4pm- 6;30 pm Pikinu Walkiing Park
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Lol that’s skc Flathead Rez in the background
