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

Gianforte, Knudsen Open Investigation Into Helena Immigration Resolution

Greg Gianforte and Austin Knudsen announced Thursday that the state will investigate whether recent actions by the Helena City Commission violate Montana’s ban on sanctuary city policies. The announcement follows a vote by the Helena City Commission approving a resolution that prevents local law enforcement officers from assisting with certain federal immigration enforcement operations. Source

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. By Tom Lutey MONTANA FREE PRESS Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen […] The post Gianforte, Knudsen announce state investigation of city of Helena over noncooperation with federal immigration agents first appeared on Explore Big Sky.