From today’s Minnesota Public Radio:
The Minnesota Supreme Court has granted a quicker appeal of a case involving a voting rights restoration law.
In an order issued Tuesday by Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, the court said it would decide the fate of the law. It permits people with felony convictions to vote as long as they’re not behind bars. Justices scheduled oral arguments for April 1.
A conservative group known as the Minnesota Voters Alliance sued over the law’s 2023 enactment, saying the Legislature overstepped its authority. Late last year, a judge ruled against the challenge that could affect eligibility for tens of thousands of voters.
The alliance asked to skip straight to the Supreme Court, bypassing the Court of Appeals. In its petition, the group’s attorney said the case needs final resolution by Minnesota’s highest court soon.
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