Helena tables decision about federal grant program with new immigration strings attached

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: September 21, 2026

Words: 1,267

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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A routine $53,000 grant for the city of Helena led to an uproar after citizens discovered new requirements to cooperate with federal immigration officials.

The grant would have funded cameras around city buildings with federal dollars administered through Montana Disaster and Emergency Services.

But the Helena City Commission tabled the contract last week after immigration advocates uncovered new provisions by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

“This appears to be an …

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