· KTVQ · By Aja Goare · From the Border Crossing Law Firm media archive.
KTVQ explains that the Montana Supreme Court protected access to state services for immigrants who had obtained lawful federal status, despite entering the country without authorization in the past. The court upheld MIJA's challenge and went beyond the lower court by eliminating the law's mandatory reporting provision.
This local report translates the LR-121 decision into its practical effect for Montana residents seeking licenses, education, employment, or assistance. It records how MIJA's lawsuit prevented an old manner of entry from overriding a person's current lawful status.