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.
In a ruling Friday, the Montana Supreme Court vacated Steven Keefe’s life without parole sentences and remanded his case to the Eighth Judicial District Court for resentencing. Steven Keefe is represented by Phillips Black and ACLU of Montana.
Freedom, equality, privacy, and justice are values that many Montanans hold dear. Indeed, we are taught from a very young age that these concepts represent the basic foundation of our democracy.
While a dozen senators, including Senator Steve Daines, have stated their plans to object when members of Congress meet today to count and confirm the Electoral College votes, in a letter sent today, the American Civil Liberties Union
The 2021 Montana State Legislative session started this week.
In a letter sent Thursday, the ACLU of Montana asked Governor Bullock, Governor-Elect Gianforte, and Acting Director of the Department of Public Health and Human Services Erica Johnston to prioritize certain vulnerable or marginalized populations for the COVID-19 vaccine.
We’ve faced enormous challenges this year, as a country and here in Montana. But, together with our partners and supporters, we’ve done good work, won important victories, and made a real difference in the lives of Montanans. Here are a few highlights of our work from 2020.