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As university students cite censorship concerns, lawmakers weigh legislation on the topic

Members of an interim legislative committee heard from seven university students Monday about what they described as censorship issues on campus, and discussed possible remedies — including legislation that could lead to litigation. The hearing took place Monday before the Civil Rights Violations and Censorship by Montana University System Committee. One

WATCH/EXCLUSIVE: Title IX debate continues with Supreme Court decision pending

WATCH/EXCLUSIVE: Title IX debate continues with Supreme Court decision pending

(The Center Square) – A national debate over Title IX enforcement continues as the Trump administration investigates schools and universities that allow transgender students to compete in women's sports. Critics argue federal officials are neglecting other core protections under the law. The Trump administration maintains that allowing transgender athletes

DOJ probes three Michigan schools over gender instruction, bathroom policies

(The Center Square) – Federal civil rights investigators have opened inquiries into three Michigan public school districts over classroom content and student facility policies. The probes target Detroit Public Schools Community District, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools and Lansing School District, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday. Federal officials said

Campus Civil Rights looks to grow Volunteer Advocate program

Campus Civil Rights looks to grow Volunteer Advocate program

As MSU students settle into a new school year, the Campus Civil Rights (CCR) office is looking for volunteers to help Bobcats navigate issues on campus. CCR was formed in 2024 by merging the VOICE Center and the Office of Institutional Equity. The office is responsible for addressing protected class

Montana bill to keep trans women out of female sports clears hurdle as Trump signs order

On the same day President Donald Trump signed an executive order prohibiting transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports, members of the Montana Legislature celebrated similar efforts at the state level. A proposal from Rep. Kerri Seekins-Crowe, a Billings Republican, that would bar people assigned male at birth

Bathroom access, sports and health care: lawmakers debate slate of transgender bills

Three bills that would curb the rights of transgender people continue to march through the Montana Legislature, despite similar past legislative efforts not standing muster in the courts. Legislation that would ban trans individuals from certain bathrooms, criminalize people who help minors obtain gender-affirming care and restrict the participation

Amidst concerns, Campus Civil Rights opens with high hopes

Amidst concerns, Campus Civil Rights opens with high hopes

A new office has moved into the second floor of the Swingle Health Center. Almost every day since the beginning of the fall semester, a stark white letterboard sits outside, angled to catch the attention of passersby. In bright red letters, it reads: “CAMPUS CIVIL RIGHTS — COME TALK!” On July