Moderate on Immigration
Montana Immigration Policy 2026
Immigration laws, sanctuary status, E-Verify requirements, and how immigration shapes the political landscape in Montana ahead of 2026.
2.4%
Immigrant Population
Moderate
Immigration Stance
Not required
E-Verify
DL: No
Undoc. Drivers License
Key Immigration Policies
| Sanctuary Status | No |
| E-Verify Requirement | Not required |
| Drivers License (Undocumented) | No |
| In-State Tuition (Undocumented) | No |
| Enforcement Approach | Moderate — small immigrant population, limited enforcement resources |
Overview
Montana has a small immigrant population and immigration is not a major state-level issue beyond national politics. The state has resettled refugees in Missoula.
2026 Political Impact
Montana is now safely Republican. Immigration is a political issue but the state\'s small immigrant population means it\'s primarily a national rather than local concern.