Simmons v. Byrd

The sole question presented by the record and discussed in the briefs of counsel is whether or not the several laws enacted by the legislature of Indiana requiring voters to register before taking part in elections were made unconstitutional and void by the amendment of Art. 2, §2, of the Constitution of Indiana on September 6, 1921. Appellant filed his' complaint as a citizen, qualified voter and taxpayer, on behalf of all taxpayers of the State of Indiana, against the appellees, as public officers charged with duties under the provisions of the registration laws, seeking to enjoin appellees…