ACLU of Montana

The ACLU of Montana’s Legal Program handles cases involving constitutional rights, aiming to set new legal precedents or drive systemic reform.

The ACLU of Montana represented six same-sex couples in *Donaldson and Guggenheim v. State of Montana* to secure legal protections for their families.

The ACLU of Montana defends civil rights in Montana, including fair treatment for Native Americans and LGBTQ rights.

The ACLU of Montana’s work spans multiple issue areas, such as Indigenous Justice, Racial Justice, Voting Rights, Free Speech, and 2S-LGBTQIA+ Rights.

Montana law prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on race, sex, religion, and age but does not protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Rolando vs Fox: The Montana case winning the right to marriage equality in the state of Montana.

The ACLU of Montana and clergy members support domestic partnerships for same-sex couples, with over 65 clergy signing an amicus brief for the case *Donaldson and Guggenheim v. State of Montana*.

Three honorees shared their struggles to protect others’ rights, speaking at an ACLU of Montana event.

ACLU of Montana board elections are open to dues-paying members, excluding donors to the ACLU of Montana Foundation.

The ACLU of Montana opposes Trump’s immigration policies, which it says tear apart families and waste Montana’s resources.

Montana businesses support workplace fairness, pledging to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender expression.

The ACLU of Montana, founded in 1972, advocates for civil rights through litigation, policy, and organizing.

The ACLU of Montana seeks a Deputy Legal Director to shape legal strategy based on Montana’s constitution.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Montana (ACLU of Montana) seeks applications from current law students for its summer Legal Internship Program.

Acton Siebel, a Missoula-based small-engine mechanic and lamp/furniture maker, describes Montana as home and credits his community for support.

Elliott Hobaugh, a 19-year-old from Chicago, moved to Montana after starting at the University of Montana to experience rural life.

Ezerae, a transgender woman from Butte, began identifying as a girl at age 13 with support from her mother and a school counselor.

Kasandra Reddington graduated from MSU-Billings with degrees in psychology, biology, and neuroscience, and served as editor of the school newspaper.

The ACLU of Montana is an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union.

The ACLU of Montana files annual IRS Form 990s detailing finances, mission, governance, and programs.

ACLU Montana board members must uphold civil liberties, be current ACLU members, and attend quarterly meetings.

Legal complaints must be filed via the ACLU of Montana’s online form, not by mail.

The ACLU of Montana offers ways to engage, including membership and local volunteer opportunities.

ACLU of Montana works in the courts, the legislatures, and communities across the nation to protect and extend basic rights for everyone.