We’ll be in Hardin tonight at the Big Horn County Public Library. Send your friends! Come if you’re local :)

We’ll be in Hardin tonight at the Big Horn County Public Library. Send your friends! Come if you’re local :)

Obviously yes. We will up our game.

Two bills, one case? Lawyers look to bundle suits against measures defining sex as binary Attorneys 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.

What’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.

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Appeals court upholds injunction blocking Montana drag performance restrictions A 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

“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.”
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What to know about Montana’s new sex definition bill Almost 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.

Equal 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.”
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Appeals court upholds injunction blocking Montana drag performance restrictions A 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

“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.”
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At the risk of sending you all ricocheting around all social media, we did want to share our very cute instagram post with (almost) all the available limited edition merch. Check it out here: www.instagram.com/p/DRGS0F-DZc...

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We 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!

Nonprofit sues state to prevent law enforcement from checking immigration status during routine stops The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of a law passed during the most recent legislative session.

ICYMI: 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.

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In the last four years, we have filed 25 cases, holding the powerful accountable to the promise of the Montana Constitution (and its federal counterpart). We've won 11 of those cases, and 12 of them remain open.

And we're nowhere near done.

Attorneys: Helena man unlawfully detained due to racial profiling ahead of traffic stop In a federal district court hearing, attorneys for Christoper Martinez Marvan petitioned for his release, while lawyers representing the government argued his detainment was legal.

Warrantless arrests have no place in a democracy.

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Because 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.”

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Whitefish police face lawsuit over racial profiling HELENA, Mont. – Beker Rengifo Del Castillo has filed a lawsuit against the City of Whitefish, claiming his civil rights were violated during a traffic stop.

Because constitutional rights must be enforced.

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Nonprofit sues state to prevent law enforcement from checking immigration status during routine stops The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of a law passed during the most recent legislative session.

ICYMI: 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.

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Whitefish police face lawsuit over racial profiling HELENA, Mont. – Beker Rengifo Del Castillo has filed a lawsuit against the City of Whitefish, claiming his civil rights were violated during a traffic stop.

Because constitutional rights must be enforced.

www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/news/state/w...

Because 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.”

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In 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.

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In 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...

Attorneys: Helena man unlawfully detained due to racial profiling ahead of traffic stop In a federal district court hearing, attorneys for Christoper Martinez Marvan petitioned for his release, while lawyers representing the government argued his detainment was legal.

Warrantless arrests have no place in a democracy.

montanafreepress.org/2025/07/10/a...