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Montana Abortion Amendment Faces Serious Court Challenge Before July Deadline

Montana’s “abortion rights” constitutional amendment could be thrown out not because of what it says, but because of what voters never got to see.

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Montana Leads 28-State Legal Challenge to Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Waiting Period

Legal challenge argues 72-hour waiting period violates Second Amendment protections under Supreme Court’s Bruen standard

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Montana AG Celebrates Supreme Court Victory Shielding Gun Manufacturers from Mexico Lawsuit

High court shuts down Mexico’s bid to sue American manufacturers over Mexican cartel and gun violence

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Montana Officials Launch Summer Traffic Safety Campaign as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ Begin

Attorney General and Highway Patrol increase enforcement during Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day

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State Attorney General Challenges Gallatin County Attorney’s Advice Against ICE Detention Agreement

AG Knudsen calls county attorney’s opposition ‘flawed’ as commissioners weigh ICE agreement

Jordyn Muggli’s winning poster honors Montana law enforcement, showcasing the vital support and appreciation from Montana's youngest citizens.

Attorney General Honors Young Artist in Law Enforcement Poster Contest

Miles City Student Wins Top Award in Statewide Recognition Event

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Montana Attorney General Leads Multi-State Opposition to DEI Training Practices

Montana AG argues DEI training scapegoats white employees, violates Title VII

Montana Law Enforcement Academy Celebrates Largest Graduating Class

75 new officers prepare to join law enforcement agencies across the state

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Montana Backs Trump in Legal Showdown Over Education Bureaucracy

Trump’s Cuts Target DC Bureaucracy; 21-State Brief Calls It a Win for Women and Local Control

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Montana Seeks Federal Help to Clean Voter Rolls and Verify Eligibility

With support from the Trump administration, Montana plans deeper checks on voter eligibility

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Montana Joins Coalition Urging Closure of Drug Trafficking Loophole

The coalition of attorneys general seeks to amend CBP’s Entry Type 86 program to tighten U.S. border security against illegal drug imports.

Wells Fargo Drops ESG Commitments Under Multi-State Legal Pressure

Led by Montana AG Austin Knudsen, a multi-state investigation addresses deceptive trade practices around ESG, influencing Wells Fargo’s significant policy reversal.

Attorney General Sounds Alarm on Genetic Privacy as 23andMe Seeks Buyer

Attorney General Austin Knudsen underscores the importance of genetic data protection following 23andMe’s financial troubles.

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Montana Attorney General Signs Immigration Enforcement Agreement with Trump Administration

State troopers and investigative agents gain new authority to arrest illegal aliens, bolstering Montana’s border security.

Many people in vehicles lined up on Hawthorne Street behind The Poverello Center have been camping at the intersection of Pine for over a year.

From Local Ordinance to Supreme Court: Unpacking Missoula’s Urban Camping Debate

In his latest piece, Travis Mateer explores the complexities of Missoula’s Urban Crisis Camping Ordinance and its implications in light of the Supreme Court decision on Grants Pass v. Johnson.

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Missoula Legalizes Public Camping as Supreme Court Permits Bans

City Council’s decision contrasts with the recent Supreme Court ruling, highlighting the ongoing conflict over public safety.

Montana DOJ Investigating Ballot Shredding in Carbon County

County Elections Administrator Crystal Roascio was caught on video shredding votes from the November 2022 election

Montana Legislators Ask AG for Konnech Voting Software Halt Pending Investigation

Members of the Montana Legislature have signed a letter asking the Attorney General to conduct an investigation into Konnech, an elections software company that developed and operated the state’s online voting portal for military and overseas citizen voters, called the Montana Electronic Absentee System (EAS). The company’s ties with Montana go as far back as…