Montana State Executive - Attorney General
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Recent News About Montana State Executive - Attorney General
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Coalition supports Trump's efforts against Venezuelan gang
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general in support of President Donald J. Trump's initiative to deport members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).
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Flathead County contractor agrees to restitution after scam investigation
The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has reached an agreement with a Flathead County contractor who will pay $200,000 to victims affected by his fraudulent activities.
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State attorneys general urge Congress to ban AI software linked to China
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has taken the lead in a coalition of 21 state attorneys general, urging Congress to pass legislation that would prohibit the use of DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence platform linked to the Chinese...
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Montana opens submissions for student law enforcement appreciation poster contest
Submissions are now open for the 2025 Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, as announced by Attorney General Austin Knudsen.
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Montana bans China-based AI platform over security concerns
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has prohibited the use of DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence platform, on all devices within the Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ).
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Montana prepares for closure ahead of new vehicle registration system launch
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and County Treasurer's offices are set to introduce a new vehicle services system on March 17, which will revamp the vehicle titling and registration process.
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Montana partners with DHS for enhanced immigration enforcement
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced a new agreement with the Trump Administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement in the state.
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Montana officials back bill targeting children's exposure to dangerous drugs
Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with prosecutors and investigators from the Montana Department of Justice, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to advocate for Senate Bill 261.
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Montana man sentenced to prison for possession of child sex abuse material
A Montana man, Edmund Davis, has been sentenced to 100 years at the Montana State Prison for possessing child sex abuse material.
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Coalition supports Trump's 'Fork Directive' amid legal challenge
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 22 states in supporting President Donald J. Trump's "Fork Directive."
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Montana updates offender registry with work and school addresses
Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced an updated version of Montana's Sexual and Violent Offender Registry (SVOR).
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Montana authorities arrest eight in human trafficking operation
The Montana Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), in collaboration with the Missoula County Sheriff's Office and the Missoula Police Department, carried out a human trafficking operation in Missoula this week.
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Red Lodge man receives 20-year sentence for assaulting infant
A Red Lodge resident, Nathan Samuel Polakoff, has been sentenced to 20 years in the Montana State Prison following his conviction for assaulting a 9-month-old child in 2019. Attorney General Austin Knudsen made the announcement on October 24, 2024. The incident left the child, now six years old, with a fractured skull and enduring partial blindness along with significant cognitive challenges.
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Montana sues TikTok over alleged harm and deception targeting youth
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has initiated legal action against TikTok, accusing the platform of exposing children and teenagers to harmful content and engaging in deceptive practices. The lawsuit, filed under the Montana Consumer Protection Act, follows an investigation by the Montana Department of Justice which revealed that TikTok provides "virtually endless amounts of extreme and mature videos" to users as young as thirteen.
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Attorney general issues opinion on voter eligibility of felons at state hospital
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has issued an official opinion regarding the voting rights of felons undergoing psychiatric treatment at Warm Springs, the Montana State Hospital. The opinion states that these individuals are prohibited from voting, similar to those serving sentences in other correctional facilities. This decision was made following a request from Lake County Attorney James Lapotka.
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Attorneys general challenge Biden-Harris administration's new immigration rule
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has spearheaded a coalition of seven attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against a rule from the Biden-Harris administration. The rule, known as "Parole-in-Place" (PIP), permits illegal immigrants to stay in the United States with potential employment opportunities and access to public benefits. The brief was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
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Montana man pleads guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material
A Montana man has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse of children after authorities discovered child sexual abuse material on his cell phone. The plea was entered in Hill County District Court, as announced by Attorney General Austin Knudsen.
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Montana allocates $3.5 million from J&J settlement to aid child advocacy centers
Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced that the Montana Department of Justice will allocate an additional $3.5 million to support Montana Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs). This funding aims to enhance the care and response for child survivors of crime and abuse across the state. The funds originate from a recent settlement with Johnson & Johnson, resolving allegations that the company sold baby powder containing carcinogenic asbestos.
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Montana secures $900K from multi-state unclaimed property settlement
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that Montana will receive over $900,000 in a multi-state settlement, ending the outstanding damages phase of an unclaimed property dispute with Delaware.
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Montana Highway Patrol commissions three new troopers in Helena ceremony
The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) commissioned three new troopers at a graduation ceremony in Helena on Friday. Attorney General Austin Knudsen and MHP Colonel Kurt Sager addressed the new troopers before their badge pinning and taking the oath of office.