Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 06/10/2026As of a few moments ago, ten additional orders have brought us the release of 50 (FIFTY) illegally arrested and unlawfully detained individuals. 066
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Equal application of the law every time for every person. “This is a second attempt at almost exactly the same thing Montana courts already determined violates the state constitution,” Sommers-Flanagan said. “It’s a disappointing use of state resources.” montanafreepress.org/2026/03/30/m...montanafreepress.orgWhat to know about Montana’s new sex definition billAlmost a year after Montana’s Legislature gaveled out, Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a bill into law that redefines ‘male’ and ‘female.’ Here’s what it means. 043
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Nine year olds should be in school, not detained by CBP in Havre, MT. dailymontanan.com/2026/08/20/f...dailymontanan.comFederal judge orders release of parent, child held by immigration authorities • Daily MontananA judge ordered the U.S. government to release a Billings father and child from a facility in Havre and described detainment as disturbing. 085
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 15/09/2026This Voices and Views episode features senior staff attorney Andres Haladay with a firsthand account of our work to check unconstitutional federal immigration enforcement in Montana. Listen to hear directly about the very real ICE and CBP activities in Montana now. kgpr.podbean.com/category/voi...kgpr.podbean.comVoices and Views V2.0 | KGPR Great Falls Public RadioGreat Falls Public Radio - Keeping It Local...Keeping You Informed! 034
Reposted by rksf2Indivisible Bozeman ❌️👑 @indivisiblebozeman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026"In Montana, we know how important the rule of law is. And we will not stop holding federal officials to the basic rules set out in our constitution that keep us free.” -- Molly Danahy, litigation director at Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.socialmontanarightnow.comCourt orders release of 24 detainees ‘unlawfully’ held in Cascade County Detention CenterGREAT FALLS, Mont. — A federal judge on Friday ordered the release of 24 people held by federal immigration officials in Cascade County after finding they were unlawfully detained, according 0115
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Upper Seven has secured the release of 40 individuals unlawfully arrested and detained by federal immigration officials in Montana. The rule of law does not differ on the basis of race, language, sex, or immigration status. We will not stand down. www.kpax.com/news/montana...kpax.comMontana law firm estimates over 250 ICE and CBP arrests in state this yearA Montana law firm and nonprofit is estimating more than 250 immigration enforcement arrests have happened in the state this year between ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). 2145
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Montana Constitution Roadshow in the news! flatheadbeacon.com/2026/05/06/i...flatheadbeacon.comIf It Ain’t Broke … - Flathead BeaconThere is envy in these United States for Montana’s revolutionary constitution, scrupulously crafted and unanimously approved by 100 bipartisan constitutional delegates from across the state in 1972. “... 043
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 09/04/2026We’ll be in Hardin tonight at the Big Horn County Public Library. Send your friends! Come if you’re local :) 033
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 09/04/2026What’s under our clothes is none of the government’s business. Privacy is a fundamental right. “Montanans believe in—and the Montana Constitution guarantees—government that stays in its lane,” said Rylee Sommers-Flanagan, attorney for plaintiffs. missoulian.com/news/state-r...missoulian.comTwo bills, one case? Lawyers look to bundle suits against measures defining sex as binaryAttorneys for transgender and intersex individuals say a newly-signed law defining sex as binary should be folded into an ongoing lawsuit against nearly identical legislation from 2023. 143
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 15/03/2026“Montanans believe in freedom, privacy, and independent thinking,” said Rylee Sommers-Flanagan. “We will always stand with and for the rule of law, its equal application to all people, and with costumes, drag, and joy—every time.” nbcmontana.com/news/local/a...nbcmontana.comAppeals court upholds injunction blocking Montana drag performance restrictionsA federal appeals court kept Montana from enforcing a 2023 law that restricts drag performances and drag story hours, saying the measure likely violates the Fir 197
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 01/01/2026We are $1,200 away from our end of year giving campaign goal! Help us get over the finish line ♥️ Happy new year cuties! secure.qgiv.com/for/giving-c...secure.qgiv.comEnd of Year Giving Campaign 042
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 01/12/2025GIVING TUESDAY IS NEARLY UPON US. Get your limited edition merch here: uppersevenlaw.com/givingcampaignuppersevenlaw.comGiving Campaign — Upper Seven Law 052
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 19/11/2025ICYMI: montanafreepress.org/2025/10/01/n... The state cannot reduce privacy protections in Montana to make civil immigration offenses easier to investigate. We are proud to represent Valley Neighbors in stopping unconstitutional law enforcement conduct.montanafreepress.orgNonprofit sues state to prevent law enforcement from checking immigration status during routine stopsThe lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of a law passed during the most recent legislative session. 088
rksf2 @rksf2.bsky.social · 19/11/2025The winners have been announced and the limited edition merch is officially available! uppersevenlaw.com/givingcampaignuppersevenlaw.comGiving Campaign — Upper Seven Law 012
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 19/11/2025We are really excited about this end of year giving campaign. The Unicorn of Law Firms: uppersevenlaw.com/givingcampaignuppersevenlaw.comGiving Campaign — Upper Seven Law 245
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 19/11/2025We are not yet frequent Blue Sky users, but making our best efforts to remedy that. Please let your friends know that we're here :-) and we'll be working to send out case and roadshow updates more regularly! 12716
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 16/08/2025Calling all creative kiddos! Submit your artwork for a chance to be featured on limited addition T-shirts and to win a $50 cash prize. Details here: uppersevenlaw.com/art 041
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Because constitutional rights must be enforced. www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/w...fairfieldsuntimes.comWhitefish police face lawsuit over racial profilingHELENA, Mont. – Beker Rengifo Del Castillo has filed a lawsuit against the City of Whitefish, claiming his civil rights were violated during a traffic stop. 073
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Because the rule of law applies to everyone, even the Governor. "Rep. Bertoglio’s appointment appears to be a norm without any scrutiny,” Andres Haladay, Upper Seven's senior staff attorney, told The Monitor. “Someone has to stand up for the Constitution.” www.boulder-monitor.com/news/legal-a... 034
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 12/07/2025In Montana, we are not giving up on the rule of law. We will not stand down. Equal justice under the law is what distinguishes democracies from autocracies and monarchies. Support our work: crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonati...crm.bloomerang.coDonate to Upper Seven Law 0103
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 12/07/2025In related news, on July 2, the ACLU challenged ICE and other federal immigration officials’ extrajudicial activities in the Southern District of California. Their complaint here: www.aclusocal.org/sites/defaul...aclusocal.org 142
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 12/07/2025Warrantless arrests have no place in a democracy. montanafreepress.org/2025/07/10/a...montanafreepress.orgAttorneys: Helena man unlawfully detained due to racial profiling ahead of traffic stopIn a federal district court hearing, attorneys for Christoper Martinez Marvan petitioned for his release, while lawyers representing the government argued his detainment was legal. 44221
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Happy 4th of July. Today we celebrate the 4th Amendment, which prohibits detaining people without reasonable suspicion. Shared racial characteristics do not constitute reasonable suspicion. In Montana we protect each other against government overreach. www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/from-mi...bozemandailychronicle.comFrom mistaken identity to deportation? ICE roils HelenaChristopher Martinez was mistaken for another wanted man. After years of trying to gain citizenship, his family fights to keep him in Montana 1116
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Two new positions posted for attorneys! We are so excited to be building an incredible team--and to be launching phenomenal new lawyers out to do great work in Montana. uppersevenlaw.com/work-with-usuppersevenlaw.comWork with Us — Upper Seven Law 052
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 05/05/2025The Montana Constitution Roadshow has made it to Sidney! Join us tomorrow, May 5th, at 6 pm at the @mondakmuseum for an engaging presentation. Learn how our state chose personal privacy, government accountability, and a government by and for the people over big money and backroom deals in politics. 051
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Civil rights are not self enforcing. Our work is to stop overreach, to stand for freedom, and to hold the powerful accountable to the rules that we--as a society, as a community--have agreed to. We believe in the rule of law and will do everything possible to uphold it. 053
Reposted by rksf2A2J Jobs @a2jjobs.bsky.social · 28/04/2025📣 JOB ALERT: @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social seeks an Impact Associate in Helena, MT, to partner with attorneys in supporting litigation and accountability projects. 👉 Learn more and apply: buff.ly/6V13iht #A2JJobs #legaljobs 043
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Wahoo! #GreaterHelenaGives BEGINS in just over an hour and lasts until 8 pm MST tomorrow. We are THRILLED to be a part of Helena's incredible nonprofit community! Please check out our page here: greaterhelenagives.org/organization... Thank you so much to the Helena Community Foundation <3greaterhelenagives.org 021
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Reposted by rksf2Amytville Horror @flath2o.bsky.social · 28/02/2025A misplaced #mtpol tag probably won't hurt, just this once. 1153
Reposted by rksf2rksf2 @rksf2.bsky.social · 04/03/2025#mtpol #mtnews follow @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social! Spread the word 💕 043
Reposted by rksf2Jill Lawrence @jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 04/03/2025“It's unusual for a sitting president who can't run for reelection to maintain this kind of giant fundraising operation.” Uh-oh. www.axios.com/2025/03/04/t...axios.comDinner with Trump costs $1 million a plate at MAGA Inc. fundraisersThe eye-popping figure shows Trump's political operation is hell-bent on banking as much as $500 million this summer. 209224
Reposted by rksf2Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 04/03/2025“Paid protesters” has been a reliable excuse for the right since the civil rights era. Segregationists claimed the high schoolers who desegregated Central High in Little Rock were paid to do so. 1843227714
Reposted by rksf2Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items… 20137533020337
rksf2 @rksf2.bsky.social · 04/03/2025#mtpol #mtnews follow @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social! Spread the word 💕 043
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Come through Flathead! We would love to see you when we’re in the neighborhood. Please rsvp, share, and let us know if you want to schedule a private event 😊 288
Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Law is light and darkness does not serve it. - from Brandon Sanderson’s Oathbringer 031
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Reposted by rksf2Upper Seven Law @uppersevenlaw.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Dear Blue Sky friends, we need some help letting folks know about our account 💕 In case you don’t know, Upper Seven Law is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. We share news, updates, and fundraisers here. Please like, share, and repost to help our followers find us! 43522
Reposted by rksf2Chelsia Rice @chelsia.bsky.social · 25/01/2025More and more customers are coming to the store in search of banned books to buy up and fortify their personal libraries in case censorship has further reach. I’m surprised and not surprised considering ongoing news and the prospect of Project 2025. But also, here’s this from the AABB. 0102
rksf2 @rksf2.bsky.social · 27/02/2025And finally, last week, another MT district court granted summary judgment in a case challenging the constitutionality of a 2023 law that unscientifically defined sex as binary, permanently enjoining its enforcement. dailymontanan.com/2025/02/19/c...dailymontanan.comCourt strikes down Montana law narrowly defining 'male' and 'female' • Daily MontananA Missoula County district court judge has ruled that SB458 violates the Montana Constitution and has struck it down. 020
rksf2 @rksf2.bsky.social · 27/02/2025Then a MT district court granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Montana Legislature from withholding legislator communications about bills in response to right to know requests from Montanans—returning to longheld open and transparent government norms. www.uppersevenlaw.com/our-work/sas...uppersevenlaw.comSaslav v. HoweFor decades, Montana courts and the Montana Legislature have understood that bill drafts and related documents—often called a bill’s “junque file”—are subject to public disclosure under the Montana Co... 110