Montana Supreme Court Rejects AG’s Bid for Supervisory Control Over Gallatin County Attorney
The Montana Supreme Court rejected the State Attorney General's claim of supervisory control over the Gallatin County Attorney and allowed the county attorney to proceed with a legal challenge regarding the release of confidential records to U.S. Immigration and Customs…
Billings, MT, November 6, 2026 — The Montana Supreme Court has ruled against an attempt by the State Attorney General to assert supervisory control over the Gallatin County Attorney. In its decision, the court allowed the Gallatin County Attorney to move forward with a legal challenge concerning the disclosure of confidential records to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The State Attorney General had sought to intervene and direct the Gallatin County Attorney’s actions related to the records. However, the Montana Supreme Court’s rejection of this claim means the county attorney can proceed with their legal proceedings independently, without the state’s asserted oversight in this specific matter.
The core of the dispute involves the release of confidential records to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The specific nature of these records and the precise details of the legal challenge initiated by the Gallatin County Attorney were not fully detailed in the information provided.
The ruling by the state’s high court clarifies the jurisdictional boundaries and authority between the State Attorney General’s office and county-level prosecutors regarding such matters. The Gallatin County Attorney will now continue their legal efforts concerning the confidential records without the State Attorney General’s supervisory control.
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