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Indigenous Students Should Be Allowed to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation
Department of Education officials must take action to protect Indigenous students’ rights to cultural and religious expression.
We Need Accountability for Those Who Commit Violence Against Native Women
Law enforcement should be held accountable when their officers abuse their authority to sexually assault the very people they are sworn to protect.
How do you say "vote" in the Indigenous Languages across Montana
The ACLU of Montana is a non-profit organization which focuses on protecting constitutional rights and freedoms in the state of Montana. We also prioritize Indigenous justice - part of which recognizes and works to overcome historical disenfranchisement of the Native vote.
After Lawsuit From the Blackfeet Nation, Pondera County Agrees to Satellite Office on Reservation
Three days after the Blackfeet Nation brought a federal lawsuit against Pondera County arguing that the county was violating the voting rights of tribal members, Pondera County has agreed to make changes to make voting more accessible.
Court Permanently Strikes Down Montana Law That Restricts Voting Rights of Native Americans
A Montana court permanently struck down a state law today that severely restricted the right to vote for Indigenous people living on rural reservations.
Court Blocks Montana Law That Restricts Voting Rights of Native Americans
Yellowstone County District Court has blocked a state law that severely restricts the right to vote for Native Americans.
Court Temporarily Blocks Law That Restricts Indigenous Voting Rights
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. The primary is June 2.
New Keystone XL Lawsuit: Montana’s Response to Anticipated Protests in Question
Montana agencies are withholding public documents possible about Keystone XL pipeline protest preparations.Today, the ACLU of Montana, Western Environmental Law Center, and the Bahr Law Offices challenged two Montana state agencies’ refusal to release public records relating to the Keystone XL Pipeline. The documents in question pertain to the government’s plans in response to protests. The ACLU is concerned that such plans may include spying on protesters, suppressing constitutionally protected free speech rights, and responding with militarized police tactics.
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