US EditionMontana city under investigation for potential violation of sanctuary city ban
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen investigates Helena for potentially violating a 2021 sanctuary city ban with fines up to $10,000 every five days possible.
- On Wednesday, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen opened a formal investigation into the City of Helena for potentially violating the state's sanctuary-city ban, announced with Gov. Greg Gianforte at the State Capitol.
- The Helena resolution directs the Helena Police Department to avoid assisting federal immigration enforcement and bars disclosing residents' immigration status or signing a 287 agreement.
- House Bill 200 prohibits sanctuary-city policies and Knudsen said the probe will examine existing city or police policies in Helena.
- If violations are found, City of Helena could face a $10,000 fine and risk losing state funding and grants but has 14 days to comply.
- Knudsen said the investigation is centered on Helena amid tensions over immigration enforcement, citing recent Minnesota incidents that federal agents described as tragedies.
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Montana city under investigation for potential violation of sanctuary city ban
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Gianforte, Knudsen announce investigation into Helena immigration resolution
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