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ACLU @aclu.org · 02/10/2026

Students have a right to a comprehensive education of our nation's history, and Indigenous children deserve to have their culture reflected at school.

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Montanans are demanding better Indian education, setting an example for other Western states - High Country News

Experts say good education is about relationships – and a constitutional amendment doesn’t hurt.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 25/08/2026

Alongside @nativerights.bsky.social and @aclu-mt.bsky.social, we successfully fought to make real the Montana constitution’s promise of an inclusive education. Our settlement establishes accountability measures to ensure this critical material is taught and that Tribal Nations help shape it.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 25/08/2026

BREAKING: We’ve filed a historic settlement in court with the state of Montana requiring that students in the state are taught about Indigenous cultures in K-12 schools.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

What does the future of trans rights in Montana look like after Cross v. Montana? Join us tomorrow, June 10 at 6 PM MT in Missoula for a special talk on what the ruling means, where things stand now, and the legal and policy questions still ahead of us. Register at secure.ngpvan.com/2wQjytmwckOg...

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Helena, Missoula, Bozeman, Billings, and more cities across Montana are hosting No Kings Day protests on Saturday. Find your local event at nokings.org — and know your rights!

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We look forward to prosecuting it to the fullest extent and ensuring that 2S-LGBTQIA inclusion is not an illusion in classrooms across Montana. All students should be able to take advantage of the school system without being forced to surrender their values.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We're going to trial to defend every student in Montana. 📚 We filed a case to stop anti-2S-LGBTQIA bills from affecting our classrooms. The State tried to stop that case from going to trial. Yesterday, a judge denied the State's request.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We love each other. 💌 To close out Black History Month, our Black staffers wrote letters of love and gratitude to one another. So tender and earnest 🫶

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

"I hope and strive to carry even the smallest fraction of their fearlessness, persistence, and tenacity, into my work at ACLU-MT. They laid the ground work that has allowed me to live out my ancestors dreams.”

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

"Pauli was the blue print and their work is often not credited. They always fought for the rights of the most marginalized and embodied that none of us are liberated until ALL of us are liberated.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

"Ruth Bader Ginsburg was heavily influence by a law review article Murray wrote to argue that the Equal Protection Clause extended to women. Before the term “intersectionality” was coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, Pauli Murray wrote that their gender, race, and sexuality could not be separated.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

“Murray is responsible for the legal argument that was used in Brown v. Board of Education that overturned 1896 Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, which held that racial segregation was constitutional using the “separate but equal” doctrine.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

This Black History and Futures Month, we’re highlighting Black legal figures who inspire our Black staff members. Pauli Murray was chosen by our Political Strategist Khadija Davis. Here’s why:

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

"...and unwavering dedication to illuminating the truth of how the history of slavery and segregation in our country shaped the systemic inequities we now face generally in society, and particularly in our justice system.”

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

For Black History and Futures Month, we're highlighting Black legal figures who inspire our Black staff members. Bryan Stevenson was chosen by Executive Director Akilah Deernose: “My commitment to fighting for civil rights is both inspired and informed by his heart-led advocacy for equal justice...

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

"Our previous laws [on license plate readers and surveillance technology] were a great starting point, but as tech has expanded at a rapid pace, we need to start catching up to it with our policies," said Henry Seaton, a lobbyist for the ACLU of Montana.

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Use of license plate reader cameras in Missoula raises privacy concerns

The systems are owned by Flock, and businesses have the option of sharing the data into nationwide databases used by other businesses, federal, state and local law enforcement.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

"While many legal professionals rely on fictional, non-Black characters to highlight best practices in lawyering, I will continue to uplift the brilliant, artful practices demonstrated by other Black attorneys, judges, and justices engaging in constitutional law practice."

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

"We needed our ancestors’ bravery and foresight to survive through enslavement and to experience joy in all forms in the omniscient presence of danger, and we need each other now to support the work we’re doing each day to protect each other now and in the future.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

"Justice Brown Jackson’s presence as the first Black woman to serve as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court and the above quote represent where we’ve been as a community and where we’re going:

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

"I got to rely on my professional and personal villages to prepare for that argument, and Justice Brown Jackson’s above words (amongst many others throughout her memoir) laid a beautiful, uplifting foundation for me to feel grounded and assured throughout that process.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson was chosen by our Civil Rights Staff Attorney Ashlee Rossler: “I started 2026 with two formative experiences as a lawyer: reading Justice Brown Jackson’s memoir “Lovely One” and completing my first oral argument.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

This Black History and Futures Month, we’re highlighting Black legal figures who inspire our Black staff members.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Seeking a Paralegal! Provide critical administrative, litigation, and case-management support across active cases. This is a full-time position with benefits. The role is remote, based anywhere in Montana. ➡️ Learn more and apply — aclumontana.org/jobs/

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ACLU @aclu.org · 19/12/2025

The Department of Health and Human Services has proposed a new set of rules attempting to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth nationwide. Take action and tell HHS: No bans on gender-affirming care.

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Tell HHS: Hands Off Our Care

Take action with ACLU People Power!

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Join us TONIGHT, January 26, at 6PM Mountain, for a virtual training on how to exercise your right to document ICE abuses in your community. RSVP using the link below. When using that link, Indivisible will know you came from us; their privacy policy applies. www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings

On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in...

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Did you see that FORWARD MONTANA (FMT) is hiring a program director? FMT works to "empower young people to speak up and take action to create a Montana where everyone can thrive" and is a great org to check out. forwardmontana.rippling-ats.com/job/976141/p...

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Program Director

Forward Montana (FMT) is seeking a full-time Program Director to strategize, manage, support and lead a statewide program to success across our leadership development, voter registration, voter mobili...

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ACLU @aclu.org · 16/12/2025

This win belongs to the Native voters who insisted on fair representation and made their voices impossible to ignore. Native voters make up one-third of the voting age population in the county — our settlement with @nativerights.bsky.social and @aclu-mt.bsky.social guarantees their votes are heard.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

📚 It’s #BannedBooksWeek (Oct 5–11)! We’re celebrating the stories that challenge power and inspire change. Swipe through to see some of our favorite “forbidden” reads and why they matter so much to us.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Sept 30 is Orange Shirt Day, also known as National Day for Truth & Reconciliation in Canada, observed by many in the U.S. Montana had at least 18 boarding schools. Wear orange, learn this history, honor survivors, & stand with Indigenous communities. #EveryChildMatters

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

On Oct 1, the MT Supreme Court hears Kalispell v. Doman, a case that could decide if Montanans can be arrested for filming police. The ACLU argues the right to record is protected by both the U.S. & Montana constitutions. Livestream link in bio.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🎬 The Lone Peak Film Festival returns Sept. 19–21 in Big Sky. This year’s films spotlight Indigenous storytellers whose work preserves culture, memory, and resistance. Join us in celebrating their voices alongside local and global filmmakers.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

The 2025 Missoula Municipal Primary Election is TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 9, and Forward Montana has created a voter guide to help you understand the candidates, the issues, and how to cast your ballot. You can even watch a recording of a candidate forum! forwardmontana.org/2025-missoul...

A graphic reading 2025 Missoula municipal primary election. The Missoula Municipal Primary Election takes place tomorrow, September 9th.

If you are not registered to vote, you can still register the day of the election!

link in bio to Forward Montana’s voter guide for this election

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Know your rights: You can remain silent, refuse searches, and ask for a lawyer. Stay calm, don’t lie or resist, and remember details. Everyone—regardless of status—has rights. Learn more at aclumontana.org. #KnowYourRights

A graphic reading Know Your Rights when interacting with law enforcement. Swipe to learn!

YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to remain silent. If you wish to exercise that right, say so out loud.
You have the right to refuse to consent to a search of yourself, your car or your home.
If you are not under arrest, you have the right to calmly leave.
You have the right to a lawyer if you are arrested. Ask for one immediately.
Regardless of your immigration or citizenship status, you have constitutional rights.

The Do’s and Dont’s: Do stay calm and be polite.
Do not interfere with or obstruct the police.
Do not lie or give false documents.
Do prepare yourself and your family in case you are arrested.
Do remember the details of the encounter.
Do file a written complaint or call your local ACLU if you feel your rights have been violated.

If you feel your rights have been violated: Remember: police misconduct cannot be challenged on the street. Don't physically resist officers or threaten to file a complaint.
Write down everything you remember, including officers' badge and patrol car numbers, which agency the officers were from, and any other details. Get contact information for witnesses. If you are injured, take photographs of your injuries (but seek medical attention first).
File a written complaint with the agency's internal affairs division or civilian complaint board. In most cases, you can file a complaint anonymously if you wish.
Call your local ACLU or visit www.aclu.org/profiling.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Later this month, Missoula's Community Medical Center will be offering both virtual and in-person social and support spaces for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender diverse youth. Email pbecker@communitymed.org for the location and/or zoom link.

A graphic reading Education and Support for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender diverse youth, with Polly Becker, LCSW, and Andrew Laue, LCSW. Sept 10 5:30-10pm Social gathering and Sept 23 5:30-7pm support group. Additional dates will be added. Virtual and in-person. RSVP for location and/or zoom link pbecker@communitymed.org . This group is for adults only.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Join us TOMORROW (Thursday, September 4) 6-7:30pm at the Bozeman Public Library for a panel discussion about immigration. Our Legal Director Alex Rate will be joined by local law enforcement, attorneys, civil rights experts, and the County attorney for Gallatin County. Hope to see you there!

A graphic reading "immigration education night: join us for a FREE panel discussion and community dialogue. Thurs, Sept 4, 6-7:30pm"

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Join ACLU of Montana's Legal Director and Deputy Director Alex Rate and others for an inclusive discussion about immigration featuring a diverse panel including
Local law enforcement
Attorneys
Civil rights experts
County attorney for Gallatin County
WHERE: Bozeman Public Library
Community Room
626 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715

WHEN: Sept 4 | 6PM-7:30PM

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Happy Labor Day! Did you know that Montana’s first labor union–the Helena Typographical Union Local No. 95–was established all the way back in 1866? Since then, most of Montana’s labor unions have been railroad workers, miners, and smelters.

A photo of Asian-American laborers working on a railroad. The caption reads Happy Labor Day! Pictured: The Last Spike of the Pacific Coast Extension of the Milwaukee Road, near Garrison, Montana, 1909, taken by R.H. McKay.

Picture from the online Montana History Portal of the Montana State Library.'

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

The 2025 Missoula Municipal Primary Election is just around the corner and Forward Montana has created a great voter guide to help you understand the candidates, the issues, and how to cast your ballot. 🗳️You can even watch a recording of a candidate forum from earlier this month!

A graphic of a person voting with the text 2025 missoula municipal primary election. The Missoula Municipal Primary Election will take place on September 9th. Absentee ballots were mailed out starting August 20th. If you are mailing your ballot in please send it by August 29th to ensure it arrives at the county elections office on or before September 9th.

If you are not registered to vote, you can still register the day of the election!
link in bio to Forward Montana’s voter guide for this election.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

More than a week later, President Trump continues to threaten to deploy the National Guard in cities across the country. Take action by telling Congress: NO TROOPS ON OUR STREETS! action.aclu.org/send-message...

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Tell Congress: No Troops on Our Streets

President Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard and federal troops into our communities. Tell Congress: No troops on our streets.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Regardless of how someone seeks asylum in the United States, the process can years.

How are asylum seekers defined? Asylum is available to people who arrive or are already in the U.S. This protection is granted based on the same protected grounds as refugees.
There are 2 types of asylum: affirmative and defensive.

Affirmative Asylum for those proactively seeking asylum. Currently, affirmative asylum
applications take 5-6 years to
obtain an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Then, USCIS can take another
1-10 years to approve or deny the
application. If the application is denied, the client will be removed from the U.S.

Defensive Asylum for those facing deportation. Currently, defensive asylum applications filed with the U.S. Immigration Court take 4-5 years to obtain a final hearing.

Then, the immigration judge will decide whether to approve or deny. If denied, the client will be removed from the U.S.

People with refugee status are eligible to become Lawful Permanent Residents one year after admission to the United States. Asylum seekers are eligible to become Lawful Permanent Residents
one year after receiving asylum.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Humanitarian-based immigration offers a pathway to safety for those escaping persecution in their home countries. Without it, some individuals face decades-long waits for legal protection.

Understanding the U.S. Immigration System: Refugees &
Asylum Seekers

What is humanitarian-based immigration? The goal of humanitarian-based immigration is to provide safety for those fleeing persecution in their home country.

What is persecution? Persecution is defined as
unfair or cruel treatment of a person based on their:
Race
Membership in a particular social group
Political opinion
Religion
National origin

How are refugees defined? Refugees are admitted to the U.S. based on the inability to return to their home countries because of a “well-founded fear of persecution.” Each year, the president, in consultation with Congress, determines the number of refugee admissions. Refugees apply for admission from outside the U.S.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Last week, the Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation and two Native voters filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana challenging Chouteau County’s unfair, at-large voting system for the Board of County Commissioners. www.aclumontana.org/en/press-rel...

We’re defending Indigenous Voting Rights in front of the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana

In Chippewa Cree v.
Chouteau County, the
ACLU of Montana, ACLU Voting Rights Project, and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) are representing the Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation and two Native voters to challenge Chouteau County’s unfair at-large voting system for the Board of County Commissioners.

The current system weakens the voting strength of Native voters and has denied them any representation on the county commission for more than a decade.

"We’re filing this lawsuit because Choteau County continues to hold elections in which the Native votes don’t count,” said Chippewa Cree Tribe Chairman Harlan Gopher. "The Chippewa Cree Tribe filed this lawsuit to prevent this local government from trampling on the civil rights of our people. A fair redistricting process must respect the boundaries and voice of our Nation.”

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Sophia Lin Lakin @slakin.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Can’t stop, won’t stop when it comes to protecting #votingrights: Along with @nativerights.bsky.social & @aclu-mt.bsky.social, we’re challenging Chouteau County’s unfair method for electing commissioners, which deprives Native voters the opportunity to elect a candidate of their choice.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

The Montana Two-Spirit Society Gathering returns this weekend in Rollins. 🌈✨Rooted in Indigenous tradition and sovereignty, the Gathering is a space for Two-Spirit people and allies to connect, heal, and celebrate. 📅 August 2025 • Rollins, MT 📲 Visit www.mttwospirit.org/mt-two-spiri... to learn more

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Montana Two-Spirit Society Gathering
August 14 2025 • Rollins, MT

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Two-Spirit is an English term coined in 1990 by Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders. Two Spirit is a term used by Native American, First Nations, and Indigenous populations in North America to talk about people who:
Embody masculine and feminine traits
Don’t fit into Western ideas of “male” or “female.”.

Two-Spirit identities have always existed in Indigenous communities.
Before colonization, many tribes honored people whose roles blended male and female cultural responsibilities, who held unique ceremonial duties, or who were healers, mediators, and keepers of tradition.

Founded in 1996 by Native 2SLGBTQIA+ Montanans, the Montana Two-Spirit Society creates spaces for cultural sharing, community care, and healing from the impacts of colonization. The annual Gathering is one of its most powerful traditions.

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ACLU of Montana @aclu-mt.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

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