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Austin Knudsen is the Montana Attorney General involved in the state's participation in the Meta $17.1 billion settlement.

37 mentionsFirst seen Apr 26, 2026Also known as: Austin Knudsen

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Montana Guaranteed at Least $89 Million from Meta's $17.1 Billion Settlement

though the final figure could be higher depending on how several settlement factors…

1 source · daily montanan · 06:49

Government

Two Republican Lawmakers Sue Attorney General, Secretary of State Over Term Limit Ruling That Would Pull Them From November Ballot

Two Republican state lawmakers filed suit Friday against Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Secretary of State after Knudsen issued a decision this week that would remove them from the November ballot on term limit grounds.

1 source · daily montanan · 06:45

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Two Republican Lawmakers Sue Attorney General, Secretary of State Over Term Limit Ruling That Would Pull Them From November Ballot

Two Republican state lawmakers filed suit Friday against Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Secretary of State after Knudsen issued a decision this week that would remove them from the November ballot on term limit grounds.

1 source · daily montanan · 06:45

Government

Knudsen Reverses 14-Year-Old Term Limit Opinion, Triggering Court Fight Over November Ballot

Attorney General Austin Knudsen this week rescinded a 2012 legal opinion that has governed how Montana enforces its legislative term…

1 source · montana free press · 06:46

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Knudsen Reverses 14-Year-Old Term Limit Opinion, Triggering Court Fight Over November Ballot

Attorney General Austin Knudsen this week rescinded a 2012 legal opinion that has governed how Montana enforces its legislative term…

1 source · montana free press · 06:46

Government

Term Limits Ruling Could Knock GOP Primary Winners Off November Ballot

Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued a ruling this week that could remove him and other Republican primary winners from the November ballot.

1 source · daily montanan · 06:47

Government

Term Limits Ruling Could Knock GOP Primary Winners Off November Ballot

Montana House Majority Leader Steve Fitzpatrick said Thursday he expects to file a lawsuit after Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued a ruling this week that could remove him and other Republican primary winners from the November ballot.

1 source · daily montanan · 06:47

Public Safety

Powell County Sheriff's Captain Resigns as Attorney General Prepares Criminal Case

the Montana Attorney General's Office has moved to take over prosecution of his case, according to officials in Deer…

1 source · ktvh helena · 06:46

Government

Montana Supreme Court Rewrites Ballot Language for Corporate Campaign Finance Initiative

The Montana Supreme Court unanimously approved new ballot language Tuesday for the Transparent Election Initiative — overriding language written by Attorney General Austin Knudsen.

1 source · daily montanan · 06:46

Government

Knudsen, Gallatin County Attorney Head Back to Court Over ICE Cooperation Dispute

Attorney General Austin Knudsen is asking the Montana Supreme Court to throw out a legal dispute with Gallatin County Attorney Audrey…

1 source · daily montanan · 06:47

Government

Former Knudsen Deputy Katie Lane Confirmed as Montana's Newest Federal Judge

Lane, a former deputy to Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, was nominated by President…

1 source · ktvh helena · 06:04

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Former Knudsen Deputy Katie Lane Confirmed as Montana's Newest Federal Judge

Lane, a former deputy to Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, was nominated by President…

1 source · ktvh helena · 06:04

Government

Senate Confirms Katie Lane to Montana Federal Bench Along Party Lines

Lane, 34, is one of the younger federal judicial appointees in recent memory and previously served in the Montana Attorney General's office.

1 source · daily montanan · 06:04

Government

A Week of Accountability — or the Lack of It — in Montana Government

A Week of Accountability — or the Lack of It — in Montana Government. Entities: Brad Molnar, Jonathan Windy Boy, Austin Knudsen, Montana Supreme Court, Montana Attorney…

edition · 09:01

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Disability Rights Advocates Rally Near Capitol as Knudsen-Backed Lawsuit Targets Section 504

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is helping to dismantle through a national lawsuit.

1 source · montana free press · 06:02

Government

Disability Rights Advocates Rally Near Capitol as Knudsen-Backed Lawsuit Targets Section 504

Dozens of disability rights advocates gathered near the state Capitol in Helena on Monday to defend a federal civil rights protection that Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is helping to dismantle through a national lawsuit.

1 source · montana free press · 06:02

Government

Commissioner Logan Alleges Leak of Privileged Legal Strategy on Immigration Resolution

Commissioner Sean Logan raised a significant allegation at the March 23 City Commission meeting, stating that confidential attorney-client information shared in private legal briefings had been relayed to members of the public before it could be…

1 source · helena city commission · 06:02

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City Commission Schedules Special Meeting March 26 on Immigration Enforcement Resolution

The Helena City Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Civic Center to address Resolution 21-1062, formally titled 'Memorializing City of Helena Policy When Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions Are…

1 source · helena city commission · 06:02

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Residents Confront Commission Over Potential Repeal of Immigration Resolution Before Special Meeting

Two Helena residents used public comment time at the March 23 City Commission meeting to challenge what they described as a non-transparent push to repeal a citizen-led immigration resolution — one adopted in January with nearly 300 people in the…

1 source · helena city commission · 06:02