Sign in Subscribe

justice

State halts permitting on all weekend rallies at Capitol, thwarts upcoming ‘No Kings’ event

State halts permitting on all weekend rallies at Capitol, thwarts upcoming ‘No Kings’ event

Organizers of the upcoming “No Kings” rally in Helena say that a new state rule banning permits for weekend rallies on the Capitol grounds violates their First Amendment rights. State officials countered that the new rule, quietly instituted just last month, was intended to save money. The update to permitting

Stop Beating Around the Bush — Our Sexual Wellness Education Needs Help

Stop Beating Around the Bush — Our Sexual Wellness Education Needs Help

The first semester of college brings about many changes for young adults as they navigate independence, constant academic pressure and — for some students — new, more intimate experiences. The MSU students I know are generally open to talking about sexual health, which is encouraging, but it isn’t enough on its

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Historically, U.S. LGBTQIA+ citizens — especially transgender people — have been victims of hate crimes, systemic oppression and social ostracization. Some progress has been made toward legal and social equality in recent decades, but as President Donald Trump moves through his second term, transgender citizens are facing new legislative setbacks, going

New Mexico Attorney General reopens criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced Thursday that the state Department of Justice had reopened the criminal investigation into illegal activities at renowned sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in Santa Fe County. NMDOJ Chief of Staff Lauren Rodriguez noted in a statement that the state closed a

Women’s History Month kicks off with a discussion on RBG’s legacy

Women’s History Month kicks off with a discussion on RBG’s legacy

The MSU Women’s Center kicked off Women’s History Month with a discussion moderated by the Pre-Law Club about the life and legacy of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). The event was the first in the Center’s month-long series celebrating

Legal refugees now face long detention after DHS reinterprets law on applying for a green card after a year

Legal refugees now face long detention after DHS reinterprets law on applying for a green card after a year

The Department of Homeland Security issued a policy memo in February 2026 that could lead to the detention of refugees who are legally in the country. The new policy states that “DHS may arrest and detain a refugee who has lived in the United States for at least one year

Judge dismisses part of claim against Ravalli County; case continues

MISSOULA — A federal judge dismissed Wednesday a claim Ravalli County was falsely imprisoning people who enrolled in a jail diversion program — one part of a lawsuit being heard this week in U.S. District Court in Montana. But witness testimony continued in the class-action case, and a justice of