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Sheehy sponsors legislation that would allow crime victims to sue judges

Sheehy sponsors legislation that would allow crime victims to sue judges

Montana’s junior U.S. senator, Tim Sheehy, wants to expand federal law to allow victims of crimes to sue judges if they are harmed by someone accused or previously convicted of a violent crime while awaiting trail. Sheehy introduced the Judicial Accountability for Irresponsible Leniency, or JAIL Act in

Annual March for Life rallies pro-life support downtown

Annual March for Life rallies pro-life support downtown

The national March for Life event brought about 100 demonstrators to the Gallatin Valley Courthouse in support of the pro-life movement last Saturday. Participants held signs, joined in group prayers and marched down Main Street to protest the legality of abortion. “We’re out here for the anniversary of

'Serial litigation': Another ballot issue group sues Montana AG over legal determination

A ballot initiative group sued the Montana Attorney General on Monday, another in a slew of lawsuits against the office from groups trying to get their constitutional amendments before voters on the 2026 ballot. Montanans Decide, the group backing the proposed constitutional amendment dealt with in this latest case, sued

Failed Ten Commandments bill’s constitutionality in question

Failed Ten Commandments bill’s constitutionality in question

A bill introduced in the Montana state legislature that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom — designated Senate Bill 114 (SB114) — failed to pass in the State Senate last Wednesday, Feb. 5. SB114’s failure comes at the heels of many similar bills mandating

Hear from candidates for the MT Supreme Court

Hear from candidates for the MT Supreme Court

There are four candidates running for the MT Senate, two fighting for the Chief Justice position and two for Seat #3. Read on to hear their responses to the Exponent’s 2024 candidate questionnaire. Candidates were given three weeks to respond to the questionnaire and were given word counts for

Montana Supreme Court forum sparks key discussions

Montana Supreme Court forum sparks key discussions

The Montana Supreme Court is set for a shakeup as two sitting justices prepare to step down in the fall of 2024. On Sept. 26, MSU hosted the four candidates for the two open positions at the Montana Supreme Court Candidate Forum, an event held in Gaines Hall by the