Montana attorney general issues cease-and-desist to Helena over immigration resolution
Mar 11, 2026 · Helena, MT

Montana's Attorney General Austin Knudsen threatened to sue Helena over a city commission resolution stating the city will not assist federal immigration agents. The state is investigating Helena under a state law banning cities from providing refuge to undocumented immigrants. City officials face pressure from residents and activists to maintain the resolution, with a special meeting scheduled to discuss possible changes.
Sources
More incidents in Montana
- 9-year-old with special medical needs held at Montana Border Patrol station, lawyers sayAug 11, 2026 · Billings, MT
- Federal judge orders release of man unlawfully detained by CBP in MontanaJul 30, 2026 · Lewistown, MT
- 100+ detained in multi-day ICE enforcement sweep across Gallatin CountyJul 1, 2026 · Gallatin County, MT
- ICE agent draws gun on mother near school during enforcement operation in BozemanJul 1, 2026 · Bozeman, MT
- Bozeman caregiver detained over 24 hours by ICE, fights arrest in federal courtJul 1, 2026 · Bozeman, MT
- ICE operations detain roughly 150 in Gallatin County, terrorize Latino communityJun 29, 2026 · Bozeman, MT