Immigration

New Mexico

N.M. Land Commissioner decries Trump ‘land grab’ along New Mexico-Mexico border

CBP intends to seize seven acres

April 17, 2026

New Mexico

N.M. Supreme Court declines AG’s request to intervene in Otero County ICE detention contract

Otero County commission chair says court ‘did exactly what courts are supposed to do – apply the law as written,…

April 17, 2026

New Mexico

N.M. U.S. Sen. Luján co-leads letter asking for investigation of immigrant detainee location system

This March 4 satellite image provided by Planet Labs shows the large white tents and steel fencing at Camp East…

April 13, 2026

New Mexico

Torrance County votes to extend ICE contract, potentially for last time

Extension will last until April 30

April 3, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico Department of Justice urges state Supreme Court to stop Otero County ICE contract

Attorney General Torrez argues county lacks authority to house detainees

April 1, 2026

Cibola County Commission votes to exit ICE immigrant detention contract

Commission’s letter leaves open possibility of litigation stalling new state law banning such contracts

March 27, 2026

Heinrich, breaking with most Dems, will vote yes on Mullin to lead DHS

Luján will vote against Sen. Mullen

March 26, 2026

Otero County extends federal immigrant detention contract again after first attempt deemed illegal

New Mexico Department of Justice says extension still violates another state law

March 26, 2026

Federal judge sends case alleging N.M. probation officers colluded with ICE back to state court

Case will now return to First Judicial District court in Santa Fe

March 24, 2026

NMDOJ says Otero County broke the law when it met to extend immigrant detention contract

Review nullifies the commissioners’ decision

March 23, 2026

New Mexico lawmaker urges probe into Otero County emergency ICE detention contract

County said emergency contract was needed to pay debt on detention center due April 1

March 18, 2026

Mullin tells senators Homeland Security needs funding as he faces confirmation hearing

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., President Donald Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary, is sworn in before testifying during Senate Committee…

March 18, 2026

Unspecified allegations against labor rights icon Cesar Chavez lead to cancellation of celebrations

The United Farm Workers union has distanced itself from annual celebrations of its founder, Cesar Chavez, amid what it said…

March 17, 2026

New Mexico creates new state division to support immigrant workers

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed House Bill 124, which creates a new Office of New Americans…

March 11, 2026

‘Worse than a prison’

911 calls, interviews reveal problems at ICE's largest detention camp

March 6, 2026

U.S. Rep. Vasquez ‘fully’ supports N.M. Legislature’s ban on ICE detention facilities

New Mexico’s rural counties shouldn’t rely on private prisons as an economic model, Vasquez says

February 23, 2026

Trump is recruiting thousands of local officers to aid immigration effort

Some states are saying no

February 19, 2026

Lawmakers consider $10.5M bill to compensate counties that lose ICE detention centers

Proposal provides ‘two-year bridge’ after Immigrant Safety Act takes effect, bans ICE contracts

February 16, 2026

Lawmakers promise more big wins for New Mexico as governor signs year’s first bills

One bill passed prohibits local governments operating immigration detention centers

February 6, 2026

Bill to close ICE facilities in New Mexico signed into law by Gov

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (center) is joined by legislators for the signing of HB 9 on Thursday. Livestream from Office…

February 6, 2026

Football, politics and protest: Super Bowl comes at a tinderbox moment in the US

Bad Bunny arrives at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan…

February 4, 2026

Torrance County extends ICE detention contract day after Legislature votes to ban such agreements

County chair says he’ll keep voting to extend ICE agreement until new law takes effect

February 4, 2026

ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive

EDS NOTE: OBSCENITY – People protest against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in downtown Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP…

February 4, 2026

New Mexico Senate sends Immigrant Safety Act to governor for signature

Republicans argue the bill will hurt the economy

February 4, 2026