HELENA – Prosecutors in the Montana Attorney General’s Office filed official misconduct charges against Senator Jason Ellsworth today for acting outside the scope of his lawful authority as a public servant and requested that the court suspend him from …
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a 26-state coalition of attorneys general requesting the United States Department of Justice investigate two China-linked climate activist organizations for potential violations of the Foreign Agents …
BOULDER- Montana Highway Patrol troopers conducted an interdiction operation in St. Regis from December 7-11 to combat crime and remove illicit drugs from the community. During the operation, MHP’s Criminal Interdiction Team (CIT) and Strategic Enforcement …
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a lawsuit Monday against Uber, a ridesharing and delivery company, over its unfair and deceptive practices for its subscription service, Uber One. The lawsuit was filed along with the Federal Trade …
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen sent a letter to the executive directors of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and Attorney General Alliance (AGA) asking them to deny membership to Viriginia Attorney General-elect Jay …
HELENA – The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning Montanans about scammers operating fraudulent county jail websites that target families of inmates in an attempt to collect personal and financial information. OCP …
HELENA – The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) unveiled today a redesigned and more secure driver license and identification card featuring elements to help reduce driver license fraud and identity theft, making it one of the most secure credentials in …
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen is encouraging drivers to be responsible before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle as December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. The Montana Highway Patrol will be doing their part to keep the roads …
HELENA – As Montanans prepare for holiday shopping this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Attorney General Austin Knudsen is sharing a reminder to stay vigilant and be aware of common scams. The Office of Consumer Protection reports that scams tend to be more …
HELENA – Sixty-four new officers who will serve in 41 agencies across the state graduated today from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) within the Montana Department of Justice. MLEA provides basic and advanced training for state, county, city, and …
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a 27-state coalition today asking the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to reverse the longstanding “default rule” on Hawaii’s unconstitutional gun ban which prohibits public carry or …
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen awarded Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Trooper Jourdon Gulick the Award of Valor, the agency’s highest award, for his acts of bravery during a fiery vehicle rollover in 2024. Trooper Nick Wade also received the …
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a 22-state coalition in supporting President Trump’s deployment of National Guard members to defend Chicago against violent protests and support law enforcement in deporting illegal immigrants. The …
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen launched a new public service announcement to remind Montana seniors to be aware and take precautions as bad actors commonly prey on the elderly population. The 30-second spot features Attorney General Knudsen and …
BOULDER – Montana Highway Patrol troopers conducted an interdiction operation in Butte from October 7-14 to combat crime and remove illicit drugs from the community. During the operation, troopers worked alongside United States Border Patrol and Air …
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Montana Attorney General’s Office today defended a Montana Supreme Court decision that says law enforcement may enter a home without a search warrant if there is a reason to believe a life-threatening emergency is occurring. Montana …
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen released the following statement after the United States District Court for the District of Montana dismissed Lighthiser v. Trump. Attorney General Knudsen intervened in the case earlier this year. “We’re …
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a 20-state coalition in supporting President Trump’s deployment of National Guard members to defend Portland against violent protests and support law enforcement in deporting illegal immigrants. The …
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 16 attorneys general in launching an investigation into major tech companies regarding their misleading and deceptive claims they are solely powered by renewable energy. In a letter sent …
HELENA – The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) commissioned 11 new troopers at the 82nd Montana Highway Patrol Advanced Academy graduation ceremony today. Attorney General Knudsen and MHP Colonel Kurt Sager addressed the new troopers prior to their swearing-in …
