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Bozeman ICE records fight heads to Montana Supreme Court

Bozeman ICE records fight heads to Montana Supreme Court

Bozeman, Mont. — Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell is asking the Montana Supreme Court to step into a dispute over whether ICE can get confidential information without going through Montana’s legal process, according to a May 1, 2026, press release. The filing followed a directive from Attorney General Austin Knudsen

Gallatin County turns to Supreme Court after DOJ invokes supervisory control

Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell has petitioned the Montana Supreme Court to look at the Montana Attorney General exercising supervisory control over the county’s legal apparatus, as well as legal issues regarding information sharing with federal authorities. On April 30, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen used his ability to

Supreme Court showdown?: Cromwell lawyers up in battle with AG Knudsen

Retaining counsel, Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell filed legal action on Friday seeking clarification from Montana’s highest court on her immigration and Customs Enforcement records dispute with Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen. “We would not be here if the Attorney General had simply picked up the phone or done

Arizona congressman seeks to protect sex abuse victims

(The Center Square) - An Arizona congressman is attempting to bring a state law that protects victims from their abusers to the federal level. U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Surprise, this week introduced Kayleigh’s Law, which would allow for victims of federal sex crimes and violent felonies to petition

UK court clears comedy writer of damaging transgender activist's phone

UK court clears comedy writer of damaging transgender activist's phone

A London court on Friday overturned Emmy award-winning comedy writer Graham Linehan's conviction for damaging the mobile phone of a transgender activist. Linehan co-created the popular 1990s sitcom "Father Ted" but has more recently become well-known for his gender critical views. A court

UN troubled by rejected appeal of Cambodian opposition leader

UN troubled by rejected appeal of Cambodian opposition leader

The UN rights chief said Friday he was "deeply concerned" by a Cambodian court rejecting the appeal of detained opposition leader Kem Sokha against his nearly three-decade sentence for treason. The 72-year-old politician was convicted for trying to topple the government of long-ruling former

Bail bondsman planning self-defense argument in fatal Missoula shooting

A bail bondsman awaiting trial over the fatal shooting of a man in Missoula earlier this year plans to argue that his use of force was justifiable self-defense, according to court documents. Brandon Wakefield is currently facing one count of deliberate homicide in Missoula County District Court. On March