ST. LOUIS - Embattled St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is now challenging a newly-approved ordinance that redefines his duties and tightens financial oversight of his office.

On Monday, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer approved the ordinance, just three days after approval from the Board of Aldermen as Board Bill 33.

Montgomery countered with a "petition for a temporary restraining order" in court, seeking to block the ordinance from taking effect and challenging its legality.

The ordinance requires the sheriff to submit written explanations for necessary expenses to the city comptroller and to provide monthly reports on spending and contracts to the Board of Aldermen's public safety and budget committees.

Additionally, the ordinance explicitly states one duty of the office as transport

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