Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times -

In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, Governor Greg Gianforte today urged the Montana Supreme Court to accept new briefings from the public as the court weighs challenges to pro-life laws.

The Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, returning the authority to regulate abortion to the people of each state and their elected representatives. In its 1999 Armstrong v. State decision, the Montana Supreme Court relied on Roe in recognizing a right to abortion in Montana.

In his motion Gov. Gianforte wrote, “[B]ecause of Dobbs, the Court must necessarily revisit its...