New Mexico Senate sends Immigrant Safety Act to governor for signature

The New Mexico Senate on Feb. 3, 2026, passed the Immigrant Safety Act banning contracts for federal immigration detention.

By: Source NM Staff

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: February 4, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The New Mexico State Senate on Tuesday night passed House Bill 9, the Immigrant Safety Act, on a 24-15 vote, with all Republicans opposed to the bill.

The legislation, which was amended after introduction, will prohibit public bodies across the state from signing onto ICE detention contracts and block law enforcement agencies from signing agreements to serve immigration warrants at local jails.

State Sen. Joseph Cervantes, who last year opposed the bill and helped …

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