By Addie Slanger, Published in the Daily Inter Lake on February 2, 2025 In its second decision of the new year, O’Neill v. Gianforte, the Montana Supreme Court determined that “gubernatorial privilege” allows the governor to refuse to hand over otherwise public...
By Jon Ellingson, published in the Helena Independent Record, January 21, 2025 Last month the Montana Supreme Court issued two impressive decisions that illustrate the brilliance of our Constitution and the importance of an independent judiciary. Praise is justly...
By Joel Krautter, Published in the Laurel Outlook on January 21. 2025. As the Montana Legislature meets again, a handful of Republicans are promoting bills to change the way that Montanans elect our judges. These Republicans want to change judicial elections from...
Essay by Constance Van Kley, an Assistant Professor at the Blewett School of Law at the University of Montana. January 2, 2025 – State Court Report Like all constitutions, the Montana Constitution is a creature of compromise, spinning a web of rights and powers...
Evan Barrett March 30, 2023 In contravention of the Montana Constitution, the supermajority Republican legislature and a series of business lobbying groups are placing themselves above the voice of the Montana people. Our 1889 and 1972 Constitutions not only limit the...
