New Mexico immigrant groups urge Legislature to crack down on local police ‘handoffs’ to ICE agents

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 780

Last Updated: 3 days ago

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New Mexico immigrant advocates on Friday released emails and other evidence they say show that some local law enforcement agencies have widespread practices of referring arrestees and detainees to federal immigration agents for deportation.

In a news conference held at the state Capitol, the advocates said the practice undermines state laws aimed at prohibiting local resources from aiding President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts, and they urged lawmakers to …

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