By DARRELL EHRLICK | Editor-in-Chief
"The rule of law does not differ on the basis of race, language, sex, or immigration status," – Upper Seven Law, a law firm representing more than four dozen people who were released from jail because federal judge Brian Morris said their arrests were illegal.
Federal judge releases 50 people to date in wrongful arrest class-action lawsuit
by Keila Szpaller
A federal judge has ordered the release of 50 people from jail since the end of July because the U.S. government wrongfully arrested them in Montana, according to Upper Seven Law, representing the plaintiffs. Andres Haladay, senior legal counsel with Upper Seven, said Wednesday the federal government has continued to ignore an earlier court order […]
Dyed diesel still currently illegal on Montana roads, despite executive order
by Daily Montanan Staff
The Montana Department of Transportation said in a social media post on Wednesday that red dyed diesel is still illegal on Montana roads, despite a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. “Montana statute banning the use of dyed diesel on the state’s public roads remains in effect,” a Facebook post from MDT says, adding […]
Trump auto-enrolls 10s of millions in child investment accounts
by Ashley Murray
WASHINGTON — Every child in the United States with a valid Social Security number is now enrolled in a tax-advantaged investment account, titled a “Trump Account,” President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Parents must claim the accounts by downloading a Trump Account mobile app. Children born from 2025 through 2028 will automatically receive a one-time deposit […]
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