Courts, Justice & Public Safety
The policy and politics pursuing justice for New Mexicans
Federal judge orders Iranian bodybuilder’s release from New Mexico jail
This article was originally published by Source NM. By Patrick Lohmann A federal judge in Albuquerque on Monday ordered the immediate release of an Iranian…
National Guard quietly “winding down” APD aid this week
Six months after National Guard troops began assisting the Albuquerque Police Department in an unprecedented move, the city confirmed Tuesday the program is winding down…
NM open government group sues Department of Public Safety for public records delays, denials
By Patrick Lohmann, Source NM — The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government announced Tuesday it is suing the state Department of Public Safety for…
Community questions prompt APD to revisit investigation into Black teen found hanging last year
Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina announced Tuesday that his department will seek an outside review of APD’s investigation into the death of Jayvon Givan, a…
Federal judge orders DACA recipient detained by ICE released from New Mexico detention center
A federal judge has ruled that a DACA recipient whose detention has been challenged in court must be released from custody. Late Wednesday, U.S. District…
State Rep. Eleanor Chávez: “I’m gonna call it what it is… ICE is acting like the KKK”
A New Mexico state representative didn’t mince words when a state legislative committee overseeing courts and justice policy opened the floor for remarks on Wednesday.…
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OTHER NEWS
Rep. Vasquez backs bill to lower mobile home prices
Rep. Gabe Vasquez voted Friday in favor of a bill to lower costs of manufactured housing — a critical role in New Mexico, where ?…
NM DOJ challenges Torrance County ICE contract
The New Mexico Department of Justice has notified Torrance County officials that actions taken at a December special meeting may be invalid due to alleged…
Are Daily Fantasy Sports apps legal in New Mexico? Maybe, maybe not, says AG Raúl Torrez
New Mexico sports fans looking for a definitive answer on the legality of DraftKings and FanDuel will have to keep waiting, as the state’s top…
Senators bring back data protection bill
Three U.S. senators have reintroduced legislation they say will protect Americans’ personal information from foreign adversaries. The Internet Application Integrity and Disclosure (App ID) Act,…