Espinoza v Montana Department of Revenue

A sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justice quoted Rob Natelson in a case involving education and the state of Montana, a fact that is considered a great honor.

The United States Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, sided with the Espinoza family of Montana in a ruling that states must allow religious schools to participate in programs that offer scholarships to students who may attend private schools.

Oral arguments began on January 22 at the United States Supreme Court for the case Espinoza v the Montana Department of Revenue. United States Senator Steve Daines attended the oral arguments and voiced his support for a ruling in favor of Espinoza, a Kalispell woman who is one of the plaintiffs in the case.

During a conference call from Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, advocates for public education and religious freedom concerned about the Espinoza v. the Montana Department of Revenue case spoke out about why the U.S. Supreme Court should reject the case and find for the State of Montana.

A Montana case will be heard before the U.S. Supreme Court on January 22.