Signed by the Governor: New Mexico Law Creates State Process to End Qualified Immunity
SANTA FE, N.M. (April 7, 2021) – On Wednesday, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill that will create a process to sue in state court when government agents use excessive force or take other actions that violate individual rights without the... To the Governor: New Mexico Bill to Create State Process to End Qualified Immunity
SANTA FE, N.M. (March 19, 2021) – On Wednesday, the New Mexico House gave final approval to a bill that would create a process to sue in state court when police use excessive force or take other actions that violate individual rights without the possibility of...
New Mexico House Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
SANTA FE, N.M. (March 1, 2021) – Last Friday, the New Mexico House passed a bill that would legalize marijuana for adult use in the state despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. A coalition of three Democrats introduced House Bill 12 (HB12) on Feb.2. Under...