Mountain States Legal Foundation

We have an important update in Del Toro v. Polis. Yesterday, Judge Martínez denied our request for a preliminary injunction challenging Colorado’s permit-to-purchase law, SB25-003. The ruling is disappointing, but it is not the end of this fight. We strongly disagree with the judge’s reasoning and believe he applied the law incorrectly while overlooking important evidence about the burdens this law places on Coloradans seeking to exercise their Second Amendment rights Beyond the legal errors, the ruling overlooks the real costs and burdens imposed on applicants. For example, the judge largely disregarded the mandatory training, which can cost $200 to $400, along with additional processing fees charged by some county sheriffs. Colorado cannot make the exercise of a Constitutional right unnecessarily expensive, complicated, or burdensome simply because government officials believe they should. MSLF and our partners in this case are evaluating next steps on how best to strike down this unconstitutional law.

Thank you to everyone who joined Mountain States Legal Foundation and Centennial Gun Club for our panel on Colorado’s new law: SB25-003 We appreciated the opportunity to bring together members of the community for an important conversation about Colorado’s new permit-to-purchase law, the Second Amendment, and the legal challenges surrounding the protection of our constitutional rights. A special thank you to Centennial Gun Club for hosting us and to everyone who took the time to attend, ask questions, and participate in the discussion.

Rights can’t defend themselves. You do. That’s more than a a slogan, it reflects the work of Mountain States Legal Foundation and the supporters who make that work possible. Thanks to a generous supporter, the match amount has been increased to $95,000, meaning every contribution made through November 6th will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to the $95,000 limit. Your support helps MSLF bring legal action in cases involving property rights, individual liberty, and government authority, representing clients who may not otherwise have the resources to pursue their cases. This moth, your gift can go twice as far. The Fall Challenge is on. Learn more and make your contribution today at give.mslegal.org/donate/mgf2…

For fifty years, Mountain States Legal Foundation has stood in the courtroom for the people the government forgets — the ranchers, the small business owners, the veterans, and the everyday Americans who simply want their government to follow the Constitution. We are, and have always been, the Constitution’s lawyers. Join Mountain States Legal Foundation as we celebrate our legacy and mission to protect and restore the Constitution — creating a free country for free people. Both evenings honor our past and look toward our future, and both will bring you face-to-face with the clients and attorneys behind the cases that protect your rights. RSVP to secure your seat at one event or both, space is limited. mslegal.org/50th/

Rights can’t defend themselves. You do. That’s more than a a slogan, it reflects the work of Mountain States Legal Foundation and the supporters who make that work possible. Thanks to a generous supporter, the match amount has been increased to $95,000, meaning every contribution made through November 6th will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to the $95,000 limit. Your support helps MSLF bring legal action in cases involving property rights, individual liberty, and government authority, representing clients who may not otherwise have the resources to pursue their cases. This moth, your gift can go twice as far. The Fall Challenge is on. Learn more and make your contribution today at give.mslegal.org/donate/mgf2…

COLORADO’S NEW GUN LAW IS HERE. WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU? Colorado’s new permit-to-purchase law raises serious questions about the future of Second Amendment rights in our state. Join Mountain States Legal Foundation and Centennial Gun Club for an evening of discussion about SB25-003, its constitutional implications, and what Colorado gun owners need to know. Thursday, October 29, 2026 5:30–7:30 PM Centennial Gun Club | Centennial, CO FREE admission — light refreshments and appetizers provided! Learn more about the law, understand what it means for you, and join the conversation about protecting our constitutional rights. 👉 RSVP today: mslegal.org/sb25-003-event/ #SecondAmendment #Colorado #GunRights #ConstitutionalRights #MSLF

MSLF RETURNS TO COURT TO END NEW MEXICO’S UNCONSTITUTIONAL SEVEN-DAY FIREARM WAITING PERIOD STATEWIDE After winning at the Tenth Circuit and in federal district court, MSLF launches second lawsuit to stop New Mexico from enforcing a law courts have ruled unconstitutional. Mountain States Legal Foundation’s Center to Keep and Bear Arms is back in court to finish what it started: ending New Mexico’s unconstitutional seven-day waiting period for firearm purchases in National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. et al v. Torrez. To read the full article, visit: mslegal.org/press-releases/m…

Rights can’t defend themselves. You do. That’s more than a a slogan, it reflects the work of Mountain States Legal Foundation and the supporters who make that work possible. Thanks to a generous supporter, the match amount has been increased to $95,000, meaning every contribution made through October 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to the $95,000 limit. Your support helps MSLF bring legal action in cases involving property rights, individual liberty, and government authority, representing clients who may not otherwise have the resources to pursue their cases. This October, your gift can go twice as far. The Fall Challenge is on. Learn more and make your contribution today at give.mslegal.org/donate/mgf2…

Landowners should not have to guess whether their property is subject to federal regulation. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed updated rules defining which waters qualify as “waters of the United States,” commonly known as WOTUS, under the Clean Water Act. The agencies’ supplemental proposal follows the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Sackett v. EPA, which narrowed the scope of federal authority over wetlands and clarified the standards for determining which waters fall under the Act. MSLF filed comments urging the agencies to translate that decision into clear, objective, and workable regulations. The goal is straightforward: federal agencies should apply the law consistently, use reliable evidence when determining whether a water is federally regulated, and provide landowners with a meaningful explanation of why their property falls within federal jurisdiction. To read the full article, visit mslegal.org/cases/formal-com…

Rights can’t defend themselves. You do. That’s more than a a slogan, it reflects the work of Mountain States Legal Foundation and the supporters who make that work possible. This October, a group of MSLF donors has issued a $85,000 matching gift challenge. Every contribution made through October 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to the $85,000 limit. Your support helps MSLF bring legal action in cases involving property rights, individual liberty, and government authority, representing clients who may not otherwise have the resources to pursue their cases. This October, your gift can go twice as far. The Fall Challenge is on. Learn more and make your contribution today at give.mslegal.org/donate/mgf2…

Rights can’t defend themselves. You do. That’s more than a a slogan, it reflects the work of Mountain States Legal Foundation and the supporters who make that work possible. This October, a group of MSLF donors has issued a $85,000 matching gift challenge. Every contribution made through October 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to the $85,000 limit. Your support helps MSLF bring legal action in cases involving property rights, individual liberty, and government authority, representing clients who may not otherwise have the resources to pursue their cases. This October, your gift can go twice as far. The Fall Challenge is on. Learn more and make your contribution today at give.mslegal.org/donate/mgf2…

Mountain States Legal Foundation has filed a new amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in a case challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to revise national air-quality standards. MSLF is asking the Court to review whether the EPA can revise these standards earlier or more frequently without following the “thorough review” process required by federal law. The outcome could have significant implications for Western states, where federal air-quality standards affect energy, mining, agriculture, infrastructure, forest management, and other natural-resource activities. Stay up to date and read the brief here: mslegal.org/cases/commonweal…

Mountain States Legal Foundation has filed a new amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Alaska Policy Forum v. Alaska Public Offices Commission. The case raises important First Amendment questions about whether nonprofits can be forced to register as campaign groups, report their expenditures, and publicly name their largest donors simply because they speak about an issue that later appears on a ballot. MSLF is urging the Supreme Court to protect the right of organizations and their supporters to engage in public debate without unnecessary government intrusion into their private associations. Stay up to date and read the brief here: mslegal.org/cases/alaska-pol…

Rights can’t defend themselves. You do. That’s more than a a slogan, it reflects the work of Mountain States Legal Foundation and the supporters who make that work possible. This October, a group of MSLF donors has issued a $85,000 matching gift challenge. Every contribution made through October 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to the $85,000 limit. Your support helps MSLF bring legal action in cases involving property rights, individual liberty, and government authority, representing clients who may not otherwise have the resources to pursue their cases. This October, your gift can go twice as far. The Fall Challenge is on. Learn more and make your contribution today at give.mslegal.org/donate/mgf2…

Rights can’t defend themselves. You do. That’s more than a a slogan, it reflects the work of Mountain States Legal Foundation and the supporters who make that work possible. This October, a group of MSLF donors has issued a $85,000 matching gift challenge. Every contribution made through October 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to the $85,000 limit. Your support helps MSLF bring legal action in cases involving property rights, individual liberty, and government authority, representing clients who may not otherwise have the resources to pursue their cases. This October, your gift can go twice as far. The Fall Challenge is on. Learn more and make your contribution today at give.mslegal.org/donate/mgf2…

Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Diemert v. City of Seattle granted a partial victory to Joshua Diemert. Joshua Diemert worked for the City of Seattle when the city rolled out its sweeping “Race and Social Justice Initiative” (RSJI). In yesterday’s ruling, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that the workplace incidents Joshua Diemert experienced were “sufficiently numerous, frequent, and severe to create a triable issue as to the existence of a racially hostile work environment.” The court expressly recognized that race-conscious workplace training programs may violate Title VII when they create a racially hostile work environment. For the full article, visit mslegal.org/2026/09/ninth-ci…

At 14 years old, Israel “DT” Del Toro lost his father. Before he died, his father asked DT to make a promise: “Take care of your brothers and sisters.” DT has spent his life keeping that promise. He carried it into the U.S. Air Force, where he served as a special operations paratrooper and put his life on the line for his fellow service members. Then, in Afghanistan, a roadside IED changed everything. DT suffered burns over 80 percent of his body, spent three months in a coma, and nearly died three times.Doctors didn't expect him to walk again. DT proved them wrong. He became the first 100% disabled veteran to reenlist in the Air Force, and his commitment to protecting others never stopped. A Patriot’s Promise is the story behind the man, the soldier, and the fight. It is a powerful story of courage, sacrifice, resilience, and one promise that shaped an extraordinary life. Meet the man behind the case. Read his story. give.mslegal.org/donate/patr…

Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) is proud to announce that Michael McCoy, Director of MSLF’s Center to Keep and Bear Arms (CKBA), has been promoted to General Counsel. In his new role as General Counsel, Mr. McCoy will help lead MSLF’s broader legal strategy as the Foundation continues to defend individual liberty, property rights, equal protection, and the right to keep and bear arms. For the full press release, visit: mslegal.org/press-releases/m…

We’re pleased to be featured in the September issue! Check out this interview with MSLF President and CEO Cristen Wohlgemuth as she discusses our work protecting the rights of Americans and ensuring government remains within its constitutional limits. Read the full article to learn more about our mission, our work, and the cases making a difference. bit.ly/3Tmc1o5 #PropertyRights #WaterRights #ConstitutionalRights

Check out our open positions below! Communications Associate Entry Level Litigation Attorney(s) Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Communications Associate to support the organization’s communications, marketing, and storytelling efforts. We are also seeking an entry-level litigation attorney for immediate hire which will play a key role in the Center for American Prosperity & Energy (CAPE)’s work nationwide, assisting with complex litigation involving private property rights, energy and natural resource development, administrative overreach, and the free enterprise system. For more information and applications visit mslegal.org/careers