KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS THEY HOPE YOU NEVER LEARN

When you're caught in the crosshairs of a broken legal system, your rights are your first and only defense. Here, we break down the core constitutional protections every person must understand — whether you're dealing with the police, courts, prosecutors, or prison system. These aren't suggestions. These are the law.

1. YOUR RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS

Cited: 5th & 14th Amendments; Montana Constitution Art. II, § 17

"No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law."

Due process means you get a fair shot. Fair notice. A chance to be heard. It means prosecutors can't hide evidence, courts can't rush you through, and you can't be punished without lawful procedure.

Violated if:

You were denied a meaningful hearing

Evidence was withheld

You were convicted without proper legal procedure

2. YOUR RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL

Cited: 6th Amendment; MCA § 46-13-401

You must be brought to trial within a reasonable time. In Montana, delays without valid cause can be challenged.

Violated if:

You waited months or years without trial

The state caused repeated delays

You were not incarcerated but monitored (e.g., GPS) for excessive time pre-trial

3. RIGHT AGAINST UNREASONABLE SEARCH & SEIZURE

Cited: 4th Amendment; Montana Constitution Art. II, § 10 & 11

You have a right to privacy and protection from unlawful searches of your home, body, property, or phone.

Violated if:

There was no valid warrant or consent

Police searched you based on rumor or without probable cause

Illegally obtained evidence was used at trial

4. YOUR RIGHT TO COUNSEL

Cited: 6th Amendment; MCA § 46-8-101

You have the right to an attorney at every critical stage. This includes interrogation, trial, sentencing, and appeal.

Violated if:

You had ineffective assistance

Your lawyer didn’t meet with you

You were forced to proceed without representation

5. RIGHT TO MEDICAL CARE WHILE INCARCERATED

Cited: Estelle v. Gamble, 429 U.S. 97 (1976)

Prison officials cannot ignore serious medical needs. Doing so is a form of cruel and unusual punishment.

Violated if:

You were denied medical treatment

You suffered because of ignored conditions

Staff dismissed urgent health concerns

6. RIGHT TO PETITION & SPEAK OUT

Cited: 1st Amendment; Montana Constitution Art. II, § 6 & 7

You have the right to speak out against injustice. You can file complaints, talk to media, and expose corruption. Retaliation for this is illegal.

Violated if:

You were punished for speaking out

Retaliated against for filing grievances or lawsuits

KNOW THIS:

These rights don’t disappear because you’re arrested. They don’t vanish inside prison walls. They don’t bend to a judge’s ego or a prosecutor's agenda.

If these rights were violated — document it. Name names. Tell your story.

Then join us.

THE REVOLUTION ISN'T COMING — IT'S HERE.