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Senate concurs in bill authorizing peace officers to check immigration status during lawful stops
2827203 · March 31, 2025
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The Senate concurred in House Bill 278, authorizing peace officers to check and report a person’s immigration status during a lawful stop; supporters said the bill does not create new reasons to stop a person, while opponents warned of profiling risks.
The Montana Senate on March 31 concurred in House Bill 278, a measure authorizing peace officers to check and report a person’s immigration status during a lawful stop.
Senator Glynn (carrying the motion on the floor) introduced the bill as authorizing an immigration-status check during an otherwise lawful…
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