3 Republicans appeal universal childcare lawsuit to New Mexico Supreme Court

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 370

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A trio of New Mexico Republicans are asking the state Supreme Court to weigh in after a District Court judge dismissed their lawsuit accusing state officials of enacting a universal childcare program without the necessary legislative approval.

In their suit, State Sen. Steve Lanier (R-Aztec), former GOP gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez and former state House of Representatives candidate Zac Anaya argued that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham violated the “separation of powers” in state …

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