Disability Rights Montana filed a complaint in the Montana Third Judicial District Court, Deer Lodge County, to protect the fundamental voting rights of patients at the Montana State Hospital. This legal action seeks to ensure that patients, many of whom are involuntarily detained for treatment, retain their right to vote in the upcoming election.

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Tal Goldin is a Helena, MT based civil rights attorney and the Director of Advocacy at Disability Rights Montana having held various leadership positions at DRM and Montana Legal Services Association and maintained a private civil practice with several boutique firms in Montana. He has extensive experience protecting the civil rights of People with Disabilities before federal, state, and administrative tribunals and working with both the legislative and executive branches to advance these rights.   Tal taught Special Education Law and Practice at the University of Montana School of Education, was as an adjunct at the University of Montana School of Law, serves with two national Disability Rights organizations, and frequently lectures throughout Montana and the U.S. on the rights of People with Disabilities. 
Published On: October 23rd, 2024By