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‘No policy to rescind’: County Attorney Audrey Cromwell stands firm against AG Knudsen's deadline

Reiterating that she has no policy to rescind, Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell is standing firm on her April 6 counter-demand that Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen “fulfill his statutory duty” by issuing a formal legal opinion on their interagency rift. Cromwell formerly responded Monday to Knudsen, who had

Gallatin County Attorney pushes back on AG’s threat to take over office in ICE records battle

BOZEMAN, Mont. — A dispute between Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell escalated in Bozeman on Monday. The disagreement centers on whether county agencies can share confidential criminal justice information, or CCJI, with federal agencies including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. The issue started last

Republican lawmakers say shooting proves need for Trump ballroom

(The Center Square) – In light of the Saturday shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, congressional Republicans are calling for an end to the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and new funding for construction of the White House ballroom. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said the incident – which

Human Rights Watch warns of 'exclusion and fear' at World Cup

Human Rights Watch warns of 'exclusion and fear' at World Cup

This summer's World Cup risks being defined by "exclusion and fear" due to crackdowns on immigration, demonstrations and press freedom in the United States, Human Rights Watch warned on Monday. The tournament is in danger of becoming "a platform for abusive policies targeting immigrants and

At Billings forum, Montana Democrats reject idea that U.S. Senate seat is a longshot

All but one of the five Democrats running for Montana’s open U.S. Senate seat burnished their progressive bona fides on Thursday in front of a rowdy crowd in open rebellion to the prevailing narrative that the party’s chances to win the statewide race are slim. The roster

AG Knudsen ultimatum: County Attorney Cromwell has until Monday for ICE reversal — or else

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is giving Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell until Monday to rescind what Knudsen’s office views as her office declining to recognize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a criminal justice agency. Knudsen’s office warned in the letter Thursday morning that he

Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over US travel

Rights groups warn World Cup visitors over US travel

More than 120 rights groups including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a travel advisory on Thursday warning that visitors to the 2026 World Cup could face "serious rights violations" due to the US government's immigration policies. The coalition said fans, players, journalists and other