🎬 The Lone Peak Film Festival returns Sept. 19–21 in Big Sky. This year’s films spotlight Indigenous storytellers whose work preserves culture, memory, and resistance. Join us in celebrating their voices alongside local and global filmmakers.

The 2025 Missoula Municipal Primary Election is TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 9, and Forward Montana has created a voter guide to help you understand the candidates, the issues, and how to cast your ballot. You can even watch a recording of a candidate forum! forwardmontana.org/2025-missoul...

Know your rights: You can remain silent, refuse searches, and ask for a lawyer. Stay calm, don’t lie or resist, and remember details. Everyone—regardless of status—has rights. Learn more at aclumontana.org. #KnowYourRights

Later this month, Missoula's Community Medical Center will be offering both virtual and in-person social and support spaces for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender diverse youth. Email [email protected] for the location and/or zoom link.

Join us TOMORROW (Thursday, September 4) 6-7:30pm at the Bozeman Public Library for a panel discussion about immigration. Our Legal Director Alex Rate will be joined by local law enforcement, attorneys, civil rights experts, and the County attorney for Gallatin County. Hope to see you there!

Happy Labor Day! Did you know that Montana’s first labor union–the Helena Typographical Union Local No. 95–was established all the way back in 1866? Since then, most of Montana’s labor unions have been railroad workers, miners, and smelters.

The 2025 Missoula Municipal Primary Election is just around the corner and Forward Montana has created a great voter guide to help you understand the candidates, the issues, and how to cast your ballot. 🗳️You can even watch a recording of a candidate forum from earlier this month!

More than a week later, President Trump continues to threaten to deploy the National Guard in cities across the country. Take action by telling Congress: NO TROOPS ON OUR STREETS! action.aclu.org/send-message...

Humanitarian-based immigration offers a pathway to safety for those escaping persecution in their home countries. Without it, some individuals face decades-long waits for legal protection.

Last week, the Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation and two Native voters filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana challenging Chouteau County’s unfair, at-large voting system for the Board of County Commissioners. www.aclumontana.org/en/press-rel...

Can’t stop, won’t stop when it comes to protecting #votingrights: Along with @nativerights.bsky.social & @aclu-mt.bsky.social, we’re challenging Chouteau County’s unfair method for electing commissioners, which deprives Native voters the opportunity to elect a candidate of their choice.

The Montana Two-Spirit Society Gathering returns this weekend in Rollins. 🌈✨Rooted in Indigenous tradition and sovereignty, the Gathering is a space for Two-Spirit people and allies to connect, heal, and celebrate. 📅 August 2025 • Rollins, MT 📲 Visit www.mttwospirit.org/mt-two-spiri... to learn more

Your voice is a crucial part of protecting civil liberties! At the ACLU of Montana, your input from our Supporter Survey directly strengthens our fight to protect civil liberties statewide. It’s as easy as: click link, fill out survey, enter to win merch!

Pride is joy, resistance, and community in motion. Join us in Helena! We'll be tabling at Anchor Park from 10am to 6pm and marching in the parade at 2pm! Bring your brightest, most authentic self to say hi or to march with us in the parade. 🌈 See you there!

Montana’s Constitution was built by teachers, farmers, students, and neighbors, not politicians. It gave us strong rights to privacy, safety, and a clean environment. Now it’s our turn to defend and build on what they started.

Want to chime in at a city council or school board meeting in Montana? We’ve got a quick guide to get you started and even more detailed tips on our site. There’s a space reserved for your voice in local government, it’s time you used it!

Juneteenth honors freedom delayed and resilience carried forward. Now a federal holiday, it reminds us that the work for true freedom continues. We honor those who endured and carry the fight forward. Head to our website to find more information about Juneteenth events happening across Montana.

Pride is joy, resistance, and community in motion. Come march with us in Missoula! We'll be gathering at 3rd & Hazel at 11 AM on Saturday, June 21. Parade kicks off at noon. Bring your brightest, most authentic self 🌈 See you there!

On June 14, we’re joining communities across Montana to stand up for our civil liberties and peacefully protest abuses of power. Events statewide, find the rally happening near you at nokings.org

Ocean Vuong reminds us: we are not what tried to harm us. We are what bloomed anyway. #AAPIHeritageMonth

BREAKING: A Montana court just struck down a ban on health care for trans youth, finding the law violates the state constitution.

Indigenous students have a right to wear tribal regalia at graduation ceremonies. Montana even has a specific statute (MCA 2-1-315) protecting the wearing of tribal regalia. Be sure to know your rights before donning your cap and gown this graduation season 🪶

Don’t let your advocacy stop on MMIW Awareness Day. Fill your feed with Native voices and Native-produced resources to stay up-to-date with the latest news and battles. Write to your local government, call for change, and better policies to assist Native communities in protecting their loved ones.

Daily reminder: President Trump does not have the authority to go around immigration law to carry out his own agenda. We're holding him accountable.

A thread: How to Be an Ally to Native Communities on MMIW Awareness Day and Beyond - Today, May 5th, we stand with Native Communities in their grief and anger towards the violence and injustices they experience.

In Roe v. Noem, the District Court has extended protections for two international grad students facing deportation, giving time to issue a full ruling. They’re safe for now. Stay with us.

They tried to silence us, we told our stories louder. This #AAPIHeritageMonth, get to know the change makers who dare to make waves and turn tides, challenging the status quo and inspiring transformative change, propelling us forward towards a future where AAPI voices are heard and valued.

BREAKING: A Montana court extended its pause on a new anti-trans bathroom ban through May 16th, allowing transgender and intersex people in the state to continue to use the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity.

This is what accountability looks like. We’re not going anywhere - stay with us.

Montana’s HB 642 would fine unhoused folks $500 a day just for sleeping outside. That’s not justice—it’s punishment. Let’s build a Montana rooted in care, not cruelty. Call your legislators and urge a NO vote.

Two MSU students lost their legal status without warning. No violations. No due process. The ACLU of Montana is fighting back. We all deserve fair treatment under the law. Learn more: Roe v. Noem.

A big win for trans Montanans! This victory brings much-needed relief—and it’s all thanks to the power of community. Take a moment to celebrate. When we show up together, change is inevitable.

SB 525 puts Montana’s public schools at risk by allowing chaplains to support students, compromising religious neutrality and potentially harming students from diverse backgrounds. Speak out at the April 9 hearing—let’s keep schools safe, inclusive, and secular!

Women’s History Month may be over, but that’s no reason to stop celebrating the Montana women fighting for justice. From LGBTQ+ rights to Indigenous advocacy, their work is shaping a more just Montana—learn about their impact and how you can stand with them.

Today is day 66 of the Montana legislative session. Lots has already happened, and there's lots more to be done! Learn more and get involved at www.aclumontana.org/en/news/we-a...

🚨 Montana’s HB 121: A Step Backward 🚨 HB 121 bans trans, intersex & gender-nonconforming people from public facilities, fueling discrimination & harm. ❌ Erases trans & intersex people
❌ Allows lawsuits for simply existing
❌ Forces impossible choices

Testifying at the Montana Legislature isn’t just for policy experts—it’s for you. Public testimony has stopped bad bills before, and your voice could be the one that makes the difference. Keep it short, personal, and clear. Show up, speak up, and make an impact. Swipe for a step-by-step guide.

Laws change when we speak up. SB 147 protects Native children, upholds tribal sovereignty, and keeps families together. Your testimony can make the difference. Write, speak, show up. Your voice matters. Submit testimony and make an impact before it’s too late.

📣 TOMORROW: Protest in SUPPORT OF MEDICAID! Join folks in Missoula on Tuesday, March 18th, starting at noon. People are gathering at the Union Club Bar to show their support. Your voice matters! #Medicaid #Missoula #Protest

Organizations like @nativerights.bsky.social are key to ensuring that the federal government fulfills its legal obligations #EducationMatters

Montana’s legislative session just hit a major deadline: Transmittal Break. Some bills are dead, others are moving forward, and big funding decisions are ahead. Lawmakers are on break until March 13—now’s the time to get informed and ready to act. Stay tuned, we’ll break it all down for you.

📢 We’re honoring Women’s History Month by introducing you to three powerful Montana women who broke new ground in Montana history. #WomensHistoryMonth

The phones are open! As #trans voices are being silenced, we’re creating a chorus of trans joy that can’t be ignored. Call and share: What do you love about being a trans Montanan? Leave a voicemail at 406-203-3376 by March 22 & consent for us to share. Your joy matters. Your voice is power. #tdov

🚨 HB 675 & HB 682 push 2S-LGBTQ+ people out of public life. One censors drag, the other punishes trans healthcare. We see through the BS—show up & fight back! Hearings 2/28 at 7 AM & 9 AM. Call your reps NOW!

🚨 SB 218 is a direct attack on trans healthcare. It intimidates doctors, limits access to care, and puts lives at risk. We must act now. Call your legislators, spread the word, and demand they vote NO on SB 218. Trans Montanans deserve healthcare, not political attacks.

🚗💨 PLI or bust! Join us at Catalyst Montana’s Policy Leadership Institute 2025 for two must-attend workshops: ⚖️ Feb 14: Montana’s criminal legal system, explained through bills.
🗳️ Feb 15: The fight against Project 2025 & threats to democracy. See you there! #PLI2025

SB 52 strips Montanans of their right to access fair courts. Unelected judges would rule on critical issues such as constitutional rights—without voter accountability. Courts should serve people, not politicians. Tell your legislators: Vote NO on SB 52.

Black and Indigenous struggles are deeply connected. From resisting slavery and colonization to fighting for racial justice today, their solidarity drives change. This Black History Month, honor their shared history. Check out these resources and join us in advocating for justice.

One month into Montana’s legislative session, here’s where Indigenous Justice stands: ✅ SB 83, SB 147, SB 182, SB 181 ❌ HB 216. This is just the beginning—stay tuned for updates and action alerts. Let’s keep the momentum going! ✊

SB 101 punishes unhoused people for surviving instead of addressing Montana’s housing crisis. It targets vulnerable communities, wastes taxpayer money, and prioritizes property over dignity. We deserve solutions, not criminalization. Call your legislator and say NO to SB 101!