Montana Supreme Court

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on whether minors can get an abortion without parental consent.

The Montana Supreme Court upheld the water use permit for a controversial proposal for a copper mine near the Smith River. The mine is now fully permitted to be built.

The Montana Supreme Court Friday affirmed a lower court ruling finding that state environmental regulators failed to assess the greenhouse gas emissions associated with a fossil fuel power plant.

The Montana Supreme Court Thursday ruled that Gov. Greg Gianforte may be allowed to withhold certain documents from public review. The case centered on the question of whether or not the governor has “executive privilege.” That’s the legal right to keep files and communications private and unavailable for public access.

The Montana Supreme Court has decided a right to a clean and healthful environment includes a stable climate. It’s the final step in a case where 16 young people sued the state for failing to act on climate change.

Montana’s high court upheld a block on a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The case is not yet over, but state Supreme Court justices say the plaintiffs are likely to succeed in their challenge of the law.

The state is not responsible for funding Lake County law enforcement on the Flathead Reservation. That’s according to a Montana Supreme Court ruling Tuesday.

Montana’s attorney general faces an unprecedented sanction, but he still expects to be re-elected. A former park ranger insists Senate candidate Tim Sheehy accidentally shot himself in Glacier Park, despite the candidate’s denials. An outside group tries to insert the debate over trans athletes into a Montana Supreme Court race.

Attorney General Austin Knudsen is appealing the recommended suspension of his law license. Meanwhile, a majority of state Supreme Court justices – who are charged with ruling on that recommendation – have recused themselves from the case.

State Attorney General Austin Knudsen is making headlines — but not the kind you want when you're seeking reelection. Two state Supreme Court candidates are hoping to get voters' attention.