Billings, MT, October 1, 2026 — A Montana law firm has initiated legal action against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) following an estimated 250 arrests conducted by the agencies in the state this year. The firm is examining the arrest and detention practices employed by ICE and CBP within Montana.

The firm’s estimate indicates that the number of arrests made by federal immigration agencies in Montana has surpassed 250 individuals since the beginning of the current year. Specific details regarding the breakdown of arrests between ICE and CBP were not immediately available. The timeline for when these arrests began or concluded was also not provided in the summary.

The legal proceedings are focused on the methods used by both ICE and CBP during their arrest operations and subsequent detention procedures. The specific nature of the alleged issues with these practices has not been detailed. Information regarding the names of the individuals arrested, their legal status, or any specific locations within Montana where these arrests occurred was not part of the available summary.

No statements have been released by ICE or CBP concerning the estimated number of arrests or the legal action being pursued by the Montana law firm. The summary did not specify the court in which the legal action was filed, the exact nature of the claims made by the firm, or whether any hearings have been scheduled.

The firm’s stated objective is to address concerns related to the arrest and detention practices. Further information regarding the firm’s findings, the specific legal grounds for the action, and any potential outcomes is pending. The total number of arrests is an estimate provided by the law firm, and an official figure from ICE or CBP has not been confirmed.


Story summarized from the original created by Vanessa Willardson on www.ktvq.com, see more information here.

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