“Today we walked out to show our support to the immigrants and to stop ICE and to try our best to abolish it,” one student said.
Criminal Justice
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Gun rights groups file new federal lawsuit challenging New Mexico waiting period
Plaintiffs, including major gun rights groups, filed another lawsuit challenging New Mexico’s seven-day firearm waiting period.
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Five arrested in alleged Southern New Mexico drug trafficking ring
Police say the ring was coordinated by a man who was incarcerated in Ciudad Juárez, with five people now facing federal charges.
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Ethics complaint alleges GOP Rep. Nicole Chavez has improper ties to Project Jupiter
Chavez is facing an investigation into her ties to Project Jupiter — through both her role in the Legislature and her husband’s lobbying work.
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Several arrests made in ICE raid at Santa Fe construction site
An ICE raid on a Santa Fe housing construction site Tuesday comes as part of an apparent surge in immigration enforcement targeting construction workers in the region.
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Santa Fe Public Schools accused of withholding information on audio surveillance investigation
A law firm suing Santa Fe Public Schools says the district improperly redacted its report on audio-recording school cameras.
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Formerly incarcerated ‘Breaking Bad’ actor spreads message of change at New Mexico prison
Luis Moncada, also known for his appearances in “Better Call Saul” and “Dexter,” relayed his life story and fielded questions.
Posted inImmigration
He had legal status, no criminal convictions; ICE jailed and arrested him anyway
Edgar Chacon-Miranda, the face of the ICE crackdown in Santa Fe, had U visa protections. He says agents fabricated reports in an effort to deport him.
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Two Project Jupiter foes accused of disorderly contact at commission meeting
Two people were cited at a Doña Ana County meeting a year after commissioners voted to approve Project Jupiter’s bonds.
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Las Vegas, N.M., ex-teacher sentenced to prison after admitting to sexual abuse of student
A civil case filed on behalf of the girl’s family accused Las Vegas City Schools of negligence and missteps.
