We at the ACLU of Montana believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. While our work at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is imperative to our mission, it is equally crucial to have a public that is informed and engaged.
Yellowstone County District Court has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a state law that severely restricts Indigenous people’s right to vote. The action means the law is blocked pending the outcome of a hearing scheduled for May 29.
I’ve worked with the ACLU of Montana for nearly 11 years, and have read heart-wrenching intake complaints from across state for years. But, what I’m reading from incarcerated people and
The ACLU of Montana sent right-to-know requests to the Department of Corrections, the Governor’s Office, and the Board of Pardons and Parole, along with Gallatin County Pre-Release Center, Lewis and Clark County Jail, and Butte County Jail. These public record
Governor's directive on COVID-19 and the criminal legal system is too late, and far too little.
Disability Rights Montana today filed an emergency petition asking the Montana Supreme Court to take immediate action to benefit prisoners with disabilities by reducing the number of peop
Today, the Montana Supreme Court ruled in favor of Agustin Ramon, who was held by the Lincoln County Detention Center pursuant to a federal immigration detainer.