Published on February 11, 2026
City of Helena Responds to Governor’s Potential Investigation of Immigration Enforcement Resolution
HELENA, Mont. – The City of Helena is aware of an announcement from Governor Gianforte’s Office regarding a potential investigation into the City’s recently adopted Resolution No. 21062: A Resolution Memorializing City of Helena Policy When Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions Are Present Within City Limits.
At this time, the City has not received any official notice or formal communication from the Governor’s Office or the Montana Attorney General’s Office regarding this matter. As a general practice, the City does not provide comment on pending or potential litigation matters.
The resolution was drafted with careful consideration of applicable local, state, and federal law, and the City believes the resolution is consistent with those legal requirements.
The City remains committed to upholding all applicable federal and state laws.
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