Montana city under investigation for potential violation of sanctuary city ban

Montana city under investigation for potential violation of sanctuary city ban

Montana’s Republican attorney general says he’s investigating the city of Helena for potential violations of the state’s sanctuary city ban.

Gianforte, Knudsen announce state investigation of city of Helena over noncooperation with federal immigration agents

Gianforte suggested that Helena appears to have violated a 2021 Montana law banning cities from giving refuge to illegal immigrants.

Governor, AG open investigation into potential ‘sanctuary city’ violations in Helena

A recent vote by the city commission restricting cooperation with federal immigration agents has raised concerns it violates a 2021 law banning sanctuary cities in Montana

Gianforte, Knudsen announce investigation into Helena immigration resolution

Gov. Greg Gianforte and Attorney General Austin Knudsen announce an investigation into the City of Helena's recently passed resolution on federal immigration enforcement, stating its a violation of House Bill 200 from the 2021legislative session that bans sanctuary cities.

Updated: Gianforte, Knudsen launch probe into legality of Helena's immigration resolution

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Wednesday he had opened an investigation into whether Helena's immigration resolution violates an anti-sanctuary city law signed by the governor in 2021.

Montana DOJ launches investigation into potential sanctuary city law violations in Helena

Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Gov. Greg Gianforte announced that the Montana Department of Justice is investigating recent actions by local governments th