Montana attorney general issues cease-and-desist to Helena over immigration resolution
Mar 11, 2026·Location: 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
- Montana Attorney General issues cease and desist over Helena immigration resolution • Daily Montanan
dailymontanan.com·Mar 11, 2026·archived copy
- explorebigsky.com
- An arrest, a grassroots movement and an investigation: Inside the state’s conflict with Helena over immigration enforcement
montanafreepress.org·Mar 24, 2026·archived copy
- Inside Montana’s conflict with its capital city over immigration enforcement - WTOP News
WTOP·Mar 26, 2026·archived copy
- Inside Montana's conflict with its capital city over immigration enforcement
newstimes.com·Mar 26, 2026·archived copy
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