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Montana ACLU takes on bounty hunters in Missoula bail-bond lawsuit

By David Reese (Courthouse News)April 18, 2019

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The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against private companies that use armed bounty hunters to capture people who jump bail, claiming they did not have authority to drag a Montana man who missed a court hearing out of bed at gunpoint. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Montana and the Terrell Marshall Law Group filed the complaint in … [Read more...] about Montana ACLU takes on bounty hunters in Missoula bail-bond lawsuit

Mueller invites Congress to decide whether Trump obstructed justice

By BRITAIN EAKIN, BRANDI BUCHMAN, ADAM KLASFELD and TIM RYAN (Courthouse News)April 18, 2019

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WASHINGTON (CN) – Offering insight into an investigation that captivated the nation for two years, the Justice Department on Thursday released Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump. Color-coded redactions pockmark the 448-page opus, but the material that … [Read more...] about Mueller invites Congress to decide whether Trump obstructed justice

Chapter 2: Second half of Bonner bridge demolition underway over Blackfoot

By Dennis Bragg (KPAX)April 18, 2019

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https://youtu.be/xKmCMlbLlTA (KPAX) Contractors are starting to rip apart the second of bridges over the Blackfoot River on Interstate 90, part of a two-year effort to replace the structures that carry thousands of cars per day. It’s not only a significant upgrade for the interstate, but a key part of the ongoing restoration at the confluence of the Blackfoot and the … [Read more...] about Chapter 2: Second half of Bonner bridge demolition underway over Blackfoot

UM Regents professor Allendorf elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

By UM News ServiceApril 17, 2019

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University of Montana Regents professor of biology Emeritus, Fred Allendorf, was recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Allendorf is one of more than 200 new members who constitute the Academy’s 239th class, which is made up of some of the world’s most accomplished scholars, scientists, writers and artists, as well as civic, business and philanthropic … [Read more...] about UM Regents professor Allendorf elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

UM students survey Missoula neighborhoods about affordable housing, record concerns

By Mari Hall April 17, 2019

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University of Montana graduate students partnered with the Missoula Housing & Community Development office to canvas local neighborhoods and get feedback about the city's upcoming housing policy and affordable housing. The survey, conducted by seven students, asked participants about affordable housing and whether pooling existing city resources, changing development … [Read more...] about UM students survey Missoula neighborhoods about affordable housing, record concerns