American ranchers have a right to make a living off the land, as they have for generations, on Wyoming’s Upper Green River Drift. Under attack from environmental extremists, these ranchers ride with the knowledge that their next cattle drive could be their last.
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In Response to Unprecedented Threats MSLF Launches 2nd Amendment Center
Mountain States Legal Foundation today announced the beginning of a Challenge Grant aimed at launching an exciting new “center of excellence” focused exclusively on fighting for Americans’ besieged Second Amendment protected rights.
2nd Amendment Webinar This Thursday!
Join the discussion! MSLF has an ambitious plan to expand our Second Amendment litigation, by launching MSLF’s Center to Keep and Bear Arms. It will be the only in-house, litigation-only Second Amendment operation in the United States.
Mountain States Legal Foundation Joins Coalition Urging Senators to Support Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court Confirmation
Mountain States Legal Foundation president and CEO, Cristen Wohlgemuth signed a letter urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the United States Supreme Court.
MSLF Throws Penalty Flag on Latest Grizzly Recovery “Games”
Denver, CO — September 22, 2020 — Mountain States Legal Foundation last week threw a penalty flag on environmental groups for their continued attacks on the federal government’s successful grizzly bear recovery program; in this case, they are asking the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana to give non-binding federal “guidance documents” the same force of law as official regulatory edicts. MSLF, on behalf of its clients Wyoming Stock Growers Association,…
Photo Book Pays Tribute to Besieged Wyoming Ranchers
Something really cool came in the mail today. We couldn’t wait to share it with you
Video: Saving the Last Great American Cattle Drive
Wyoming ranchers are under attack from environmental extremists. They ride the range knowing this cattle drive could be their last.
A Brush with Death
Green extremists worked to destroy my family’s ranch. And a potentially deadly act of mechanical sabotage remains unexplained.
Saving the Last Cattle Drive
We hit the trail to learn what it takes to move cattle across Wyoming’s grizzly country
Second Amendment Victory: New Mexico Lawsuit Ends!
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has ended special restrictions on firearms retailers originally implemented during coronavirus shutdowns, after MSLF got into the fight.
My Rural Roots Made MSLF’s Legal Fellowship a Natural Fit
MSLF protects and respects the western way of life. It has been a pleasure to work alongside similarly passionate individuals to defend an often-forgotten people of the American West.
VIDEO: MSLF’s Supreme Court Roundup
The first half of 2020 has produced some of the most important and surprising Supreme Court decisions in years. On major issues such as firearms, school vouchers, and religious freedom, what the nation’s highest court did (and didn’t) do this year will have a huge impact on our country for years to come. There were…
First They Ignore You . . .
The Ray family received some welcome news last week: their application got denied. Now, I know what you’re thinking; getting a rejection letter is rarely cause for celebration. But for the Rays, this isn’t a setback so much as an opportunity — an opportunity that has, until now, been denied to them. When the Rays…
VIDEO: Inside the Last Great American Cattle Drive – Live Virtual Briefing
The live web briefing is open to the public. Please register in advance.
A Sobering Moment for the Second Amendment
Second Amendment supporters were shocked this month when the Supreme Court dismissed all 10 gunowners’ rights cases that were pending, thereby denying all 10 cases a hearing. Earlier this year, gun owners achieved a partial victory at the Supreme Court in a battle against New York City’s unconstitutional carry restrictions. MSLF submitted a brief in that…