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Supreme Court halts mail delivery lawsuit

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, upheld a law that shields the United States Postal Service from liability when mail is intentionally not delivered. The case, USPS v. Konan, centers around a Texas woman who sued the U.S. Postal Service for allegedly

Sen. Andrea Olsen: Freedom from fear — due process and the promise of America

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, two of the country’s greatest accomplishments include establishing modern democracy and the Constitution which protects the freedoms and liberties of all citizens from government abuse. Today, Montanans benefit from these protections in many ways. Our homes cannot be searched

Supreme Court reins in Trump on tariffs in split decision

(The Center Square) – The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing billions of dollars in worldwide tariffs. The high court decision affects Trump's tariffs enacted under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Trump had used the law to impose tariffs on

Shelley Eisenrich: How the rule of law protects liberty and freedom

America’s founding promise of democracy, liberty, and freedom has inspired generations both in the United States and across the globe. Under the Constitution, Americans benefit from both the rule of law and protection from government overreach and abuse. These twin safeguards have helped Montana families and businesses live without

Federal judge: Masked ICE agents violate Fourth Amendment

A federal judge has ruled Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s practice of conducting arrests with masked, unidentifiable agents violates the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition on unreasonable seizures. In a Feb. 19 opinion, U.S. District Judge Joseph E. Goodwin ordered the immediate release of petitioner Anderson Jesus Urquilla-Ramos, who

Supreme Court strikes down bulk of Trump's tariffs

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday said a 1977 law doesn't give the president broad authority to issue tariffs, dealing a significant setback to President Donald Trump's economic agenda. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the majority opinion that "the Framers

U.S. Supreme Court to revisit birthright citizenship in April

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on April 1 over whether to uphold birthright citizenship in the United States. Trump v. Barbara challenges President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20, 2025, executive order that denies birthright citizenship to children in the U.S. born after Feb.