Due process and the promise of America
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, two of the country’s greatest accomplishments include establishing modern democracy and the Constitution which protects the freedoms and liberties of all citizens from government abuse.
Today, Montanans benefit from these protections in many ways. Our homes cannot be searched without a judicial warrant, we cannot be randomly arrested and we have the right to due process and a speedy trial. Equally important, we have the right to participate in open debate around policies that affect us and to voice our opinions to the legislature and on the streets.
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