蒙大拿共和党人要求调查州律师协会被指控的党派活动。 Montana Republicans demand investigation into state Bar Association over alleged partisanship.

蒙大拿的共和党人呼吁对蒙大拿律师协会进行调查,指控该协会在州法院有党派倾向。 Republicans in Montana are calling for an investigation into the Montana Bar Association, accusing it of partisanship in state courts. 参议员约翰·富勒和其他18个共和党人发了一封信,批评律师协会认为支持对共和党及其官员的攻击。 Senator John Fuller and 18 other Republicans sent a letter criticizing the Bar's perceived endorsement of attacks on the Republican Party and its officials. 律师协会是所有执业律师都需要的无党派组织,它回答说,它并不控制在其活动中提出的意见。 The Bar, a nonpartisan organization required for all practicing attorneys, responded that it does not control comments made at its events. 这种情况导致人们讨论让律师协会成员自愿加入以保护言论自由权利。 The situation has led to discussions about making Bar membership voluntary to protect free speech rights.