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Montana Law Enforcement Academy graduates 61 new officers
Sixty-one new officers graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) today, ready to serve in 39 agencies across the state, according to an announcement by Attorney General Austin Knudsen. The MLEA, part of the Montana Department of Justice, offers both basic and advanced training for law enforcement officers at various levels including state, county, city, and tribal.
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Federal judge blocks Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan
A federal judge in Kansas has granted Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen's request to block the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan. In response, Attorney General Knudsen issued a statement:
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DOJ’s OCP warns of jury duty scam targeting Montanans
The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is receiving reports of fraudsters posing as law enforcement, attempting to scam unsuspecting Montanans out of thousands of dollars by claiming there is a warrant for their arrest due to missed jury duty.
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Attorney General Knudsen announces new appointments to Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force
GREAT FALLS – Attorney General Austin Knudsen today announced appointments to the Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force. The task force aims to break down jurisdictional barriers and identify causes contributing to missing and murdered Indigenous persons.
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Three Forks man sentenced to 110 years for double homicide
A Three Forks man was sentenced in Gallatin County District Court on Monday to 110 years in Montana State Prison for the murder of a man in 2022, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced.
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Officer and suspect identified in Cut Bank critical incident
The Cut Bank Police Department has identified the officer and suspect involved in a critical incident that occurred on Saturday, June 8, in Cut Bank.
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Attorney General Knudsen issues statement on Biden’s Title IX rule injunction
The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has granted Attorney General Knudsen's request for a preliminary injunction against the Biden administration's Title IX rule. This rule, according to Knudsen, compromises the rights and safety of girls and young women.
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Montana secures $3.5M in baby powder settlement with J&J
Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that Montana will receive over $3.5 million from a multi-state settlement with Johnson & Johnson. The settlement resolves allegations that the company manufactured, marketed, and knowingly sold baby powder tainted with carcinogenic asbestos.
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Montana AG files lawsuit challenging Biden's mandate on gender-transition treatments
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Biden administration's new rule, which mandates states and healthcare providers to offer or finance "gender-transition" treatments for adults and children or risk losing federal funding. This marks the 50th lawsuit Knudsen has filed against the current administration.
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Attorneys general sue Biden administration over new coal mining regulations
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s rule that shifts regulatory authority over surface coal mining from states to the federal government. This lawsuit marks the 49th filed by Attorney General Knudsen against the current administration.
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Montana DCI investigates officer-involved incident in Cut Bank
The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved critical incident that occurred early Saturday morning in Cut Bank. The event took place in the Pioneer Bar parking lot at 13 N. Central Avenue.
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Miller receives life sentence without parole for injuring MHP trooper
Jason Allen Miller was sentenced to life without parole for running over and seriously injuring Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson in February 2023. In April, Miller was found guilty on all counts, including attempted deliberate homicide, criminal endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal possession of dangerous drugs, aggravated kidnapping, and a sentencing enhancement for the use of a weapon.
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Attorney General Knudsen comments on Supreme Court's NRA v. Vullo ruling
The Supreme Court ruled today in favor of the National Rifle Association (NRA) in its case against a New York state official accused of infringing on the organization’s First Amendment right to free speech. In response to the NRA v. Vullo decision, Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued a statement.
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AG Knudsen urges safe driving as '100 Deadliest Days' approach
Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are reminding drivers to stay safe on the road ahead of the holiday weekend and unofficial start of summer. Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.” State troopers will increase their presence on Montana roads and highways throughout the summer, cracking down on drunk and drugged drivers.
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Montana Highway Patrol trooper honored nationally for heroic rescue
Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Barb Armstrong received an Honorable Mention award from the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) at their 31st annual TOP COPS Awards in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, May 12. Held in conjunction with National Police Week, the awards honor law enforcement officers and educate the public about our nation’s heroes.
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Coalition of states files lawsuit against Biden administration's new environmental permitting rule
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 20 states in filing a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s new permitting rule, which mandates social, environmental, and race-based regulations for infrastructure projects. The Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) new National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rule is expected to increase costs for energy, delay projects such as housing, power plants, roads, and bridges, and lead to project cancellations.
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Knudsen leads coalition defending US gun makers against liability for Mexican violence
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 27 states Tuesday in defending American firearms manufacturers against attempts to hold the companies liable for gun violence in Mexico. If a lower court’s ruling is allowed to stand, Americans’ Second Amendment rights could be threatened.
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Montana board approves limitation on DNRC's authority over private water rights
In a unanimous decision, the Montana Board of Land Commissioners has approved Attorney General Austin Knudsen's motion to limit the authority of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) over private water rights. The decision was made during the Board's meeting on May 20, 2024.
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Montana AG announces winner of Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Jeremiah Sifuentez, a fifth-grade student from Busby, as the winner of the third annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest. The announcement was made during National Police Week.
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Montana Attorney General files multiple lawsuits against Biden's EPA rules
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has recently filed four lawsuits against the Biden administration, challenging what he calls "unlawful" Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules. This brings the total number of lawsuits filed by Attorney General Knudsen against the Biden administration to 49.