August 2025 Victories
Written by 2025 Communications Fellow Evelyn Engle. We don’t take our victories lightly at Mountain States Legal Foundation. Every single one is the result of countless hours of effort, carefully…
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Victory! USDA Concedes and Heads Back to the Drawing Board in Strickland Case
We’re thrilled to announce a major step forward in our fight for equal treatment under the law. In the case of Strickland v. USDA, the court has officially granted our…
Victory for Free Speech: Jaiden’s Case Moves Forward!
Freedom has won another round. A federal judge has ruled that Jaiden Rodriguez’s First Amendment lawsuit will move forward. Jaiden made national headlines when he was pulled from class for…
MSLF Attorney Ivan London Testifies on Alaska Railroad Property Rights
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, MSLF attorney Ivan London testified before the Alaska House Transportation Committee to address proposed legislation aimed at reigning in the Alaska Railroad Corporation’s use of…
Challenging Unchecked Executive Power: The Constitutional Duty of Judicial Review
For over a century, presidents have wielded the Antiquities Act to designate vast stretches of land as national monuments—often pushing the boundaries of executive authority. But who ensures those boundaries…
Supreme Court Allows Government Overreach to Slide in Ruling that Jeopardizes the Private Manufacturing of Firearms
This morning, the United States Supreme Court issued an unfavorable ruling in Garland v. VanDerStok (currently known as Bondi v. VanDerStok). The Court, in a 7-2 decision, stated that the…
DOJ Stands for Equality and Abandons Defense of Race- and Sex-Based USDA Relief Programs
On March 10, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) publicly informed Speaker of the House Mike Johnson that it will no longer defend race- and sex-based preferences in federal agricultural…
MSLF Helps Lakewood Homeowners Win Property Rights Battle Without Having to File a Lawsuit
Sun Tzu once said, “Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.” At Mountain States Legal Foundation, we believe in excellence—and sometimes,…
A Supreme Court Battle Over Gun Industry Liability
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to decide a case that could have sweeping consequences for the firearms industry, American sovereignty, and the integrity of Second Amendment protections. In Estados…
VICTORY in San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council, et al. v. Dan Dallas, et al: Public Lands Stay Open for Recreation!
Great news for trail riders, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyone who believes that public lands should be for public use—our fight to protect access to the Rio Grande National Forest is…