St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is asking a judge to temporarily block recently passed legislation defining his role and placing his office under strict financial monitoring for the next year.

In the petition for a temporary restraining order filed Monday, the sheriff’s office argues Board Bill 33 would cause “irreparable harm” to the safety and security of the 22nd Judicial Circuit if deputies are required to transport detainees to medical appointments. This has been a monthslong point of contention cited in the state attorney general’s petition to oust Montgomery from office.

The filing contends the ordinance violates state law and the Missouri Constitution because the city lacks authority to redefine the duties of a county office. Montgomery argues that power rests sol

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