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Montana formally decriminalizes same-sex intercourse
April 19, 2013 by Addison Morris
Montana Governor Steve Bullock on Thursday approved a revision to the state code that formally decriminalizes same-sex intercourse in the state. The bill struck from the state code a phrase stating that deviate sexual relations entail "sexual contact or sexual intercourse between two persons of.... [more]
Iowa high court rules woman must be buried in Iowa against her will
February 24, 2013 by Jaimie Cremeans
The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday ruled that a woman whose will designated that she be buried in Montana must be buried in Iowa at the behest of her husband. It ruled that the state's Final Disposition Act gives the spouse of a decedent "the right to control the final disposition...with no.... [more]
The Case of Donaldson, et al. v the State of Montana Is Not Over [comment]
January 22, 2013 by Theresa Donovan
JURIST Guest Columnist Jon Ellingson of the American Civil Liberties Union of Montana argues that many of Montana's state statutes are unconstitutional, especially those which confer particular rights and responsibilities upon only heterosexual spouses while simultaneously denying same-sex couples.... [more]
Supreme Court upheld Oregon assisted suicide law [this day at law]
January 17, 2013 by Kyle Webster
On January 17, 2006, the US Supreme Court upheld an Oregon law that permitted assisted suicide in certain cases. The Court determined that the Controlled Substances Act does not prevent the distribution of certain lethal drugs used in the implementation of the Oregon Death with Dignity Act. This.... [more]
Montana high court dismisses same-sex marriage suit
December 18, 2012 by Benjamin Minegar
The Montana Supreme Court on Monday affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a lawsuit seeking legal status for same-sex relationships. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) originally filed suit in July 2010 on behalf of six same-sex couples alleging that state law prohibited them from.... [more]
Federal appeals court struck down Wisconsin campaign finance law [this day at law]
December 12, 2012 by Kyle Webster
On December 12, 2011, the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit struck down a Wisconsin law prohibiting people from donating more than $10,000 a year to political action committees (PACs). The successful challenge came from the Wisconsin Right to Life and the Wisconsin Center for Economic.... [more]
US Campaign Finance Timeline
December 3, 2012 by Meagan McElroy
2/19/2013: Supreme Court granted certiorari in campaign finance case
11/7/2012: Colorado, Montana passed ballot measures seeking campaign finance reform
10/24/2012: Seventh Circuit allowed cap on campaign contributions for upcoming election
10/23/2012: Supreme Court rejected challenge of.... [more]
Colorado, Montana pass ballot measures seeking campaign finance reform
November 7, 2012 by Jerry Votava
Voters passed ballot measures on Tuesday seeking to limit the amount of money that can be directed to political campaigns in Colorado and Montana. The measure in Colorado will amend that state's constitution to declare that the people of the state find that "large campaign contributions to.... [more]
Montana approves parental notification abortion law
November 7, 2012 by Sung Un Kim
Montana voters on Tuesday approved a referendum that would require parental notification prior to an abortion for a minor. The measure, which was passed by 66 percent of Montana voters, would require abortion facilities and doctors to inform parents and legal guardians of minors under 16 48 hours.... [more]
Maryland, Montana vote on immigration issues
November 7, 2012 by Keith Herting
Voters in Montana and Maryland went to the polls to decide upon two state immigration initiatives on Tuesday. In Maryland, Question 4, often called "Maryland's Dream Act," passed with approximately 59 percent of the votes affirming the law's passage. The measure allows for most undocumented.... [more]
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