While the 34-year-old is able to retain her seat and cast votes remotely, she is not able to participate in debates for the remainder of the legislative session, which is slated to end this week.
Montana District Court Judge Mike Menahan rejected Zephyr’s request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Tuesday.
“Plaintiffs’ requested relief would require this Court to interfere with legislative authority in a manner that exceeds this Court’s authority,” the decision said. “Plaintiffs also seek injunctive relief which far outpaces the facts at issue here.”
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