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MSLF Client Dies, Still Waiting for Justice
Sidney Longwell, an entrepreneur in the finest tradition of the American Frontier, passed away after 38 years of waiting for justice in his lawsuit against the federal government.
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MSLF Forum: Author Tara Ross Explains Why We Need the Electoral College
MSLF hosted author Tara Ross, as a guest speaker during our recent public forum in Las Vegas. Tara shared highlights from her book, “Why We Need the Electoral College.”
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Coronavirus Gun Store Shutdown
Even in an emergency, constitutionally-protected rights must be defended. New Mexico’s governor shut down the state’s firearms retailers as part of her emergency orders designed to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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New Case Alert: Environmental Extremists Bully Feds to End Gila River Grazing
Radical environmentalists are suing the federal agencies that manage grazing and are threatening the very future of southwestern ranching.
Oregon Ranching Family Under Fire
Ranching as we know it in the American West is at risk. Following decades of criticisms, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is revising its regulations concerning livestock grazing on federal lands. However, one vital reform should be given greater attention — grazing preferences.
VIDEO: New Mexico’s COVID-19 Gun Store Shutdown – a Briefing on Our Case
In this webinar, recorded April 23, 2020, Cristen Wohlgemuth, president of Mountain States Legal Foundation, and MSLF attorney Cody Wisniewski discuss the coronavirus-related gun store shutdown in New Mexico with MSLF client Zachary Fort. Mr. Fort is president of the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association. In the wake of our lawsuit, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham…
MSLF Sues New Mexico Governor Over Coronavirus Closure of Gun Stores
Mountain States Legal Foundation is seeking a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the order against licensed firearm retailers, repair shops, and gun ranges to vindicate the gun rights of New Mexicans. Our join lawsuit was filed April 10th.
Standing Up for Southwestern Ranchers
Tom Paterson of Spur Ranch Cattle Company is one of many southwestern ranchers now endangered by environmentalist litigation trying to end grazing on federally managed lands in Arizona and New Mexico. MSLF is determined to protect them.
MSLF Welcomes Nicole Sanders as Major Gifts Officer
Our foundation is proud to announce our latest hire, Nicole Sanders, will join our fundraising team on March 16 as a Major Gifts Officer. Nicole comes to Mountain States Legal Foundation from Students for Liberty in Texas, where she was a senior development officer.
Board Announces Cristen Wohlgemuth’s Promotion to MSLF President and CEO
In 2017, the Board of Directors hired Cristen Wohlgemuth as Executive Vice President. I’m proud to announce that the Board of Directors has promoted Ms. Wohlgemuth to the position of President and CEO, effective March 1.