Articles written by Rob Natelson

ROB NATELSON, Former University of Montana Constitutional Law Professor|Oct 7, 2026

Imagine the state legislature passes a law that says this: “A Montana driver’s license allows you to drive on all state roads—except not to church services. People can still go to church, but they have to walk or find other arrangements.” Would that law be constitutional? Or suppose a law says that a barber’s license allows you to cut hair, but you can’t talk politics in your barbershop. If you do, you lose your license. Would that be constitutional? Or suppose the legislature says a business may incorporate in Montana, but it can’t opera...