Montana AG Investigates Helena's Immigration Policy
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Montanas Attorney General Austin Knudsen is investigating Helena for allegedly violating state law with a recent resolution. The resolution directs local police not to cooperate with federal immigration agents unless legally required. Knudsen, alongside Governor Greg Gianforte, threatened a lawsuit, claiming its a challenge to a 2021 ban on sanctuary city policies. The resolution was passed in January 2026, following a federal immigration detention in Helena in July 2025. Local organizers pushed for the resolution amid national tensions, and it was approved with strong public support. Knudsen issued a cease-and-desist order in March 2026, and a special meeting is scheduled for March 26th to review changes. Mayors in Bozeman and Missoula are watching closely, as Helenas actions could impact similar efforts statewide and test the balance between local and state authority.
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