New Mexico Asks Judge to Dismiss Trump Immigration Lawsuit Over State Safety Act
The New Mexico Department of Justice is asking a federal judge to dismiss a Trump administration lawsuit challenging the state’s new Immigrant Safety Act.
Attorney General Raúl Torrez argues the law simply prevents state and local governments from using their resources to enforce federal civil immigration violations. According to the filing, the federal government remains free to conduct immigration enforcement but cannot require New Mexico agencies to participate.
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The Trump administration sued the state earlier this year, claiming the law interferes with federal immigration enforcement. The lawsuit is part of a broader effort targeting state and local policies that limit cooperation with ICE.
The dispute centers on a longstanding constitutional question: whether Washington can compel states to use their resources for federal programs.
The case could have implications beyond New Mexico as courts continue weighing challenges involving immigration enforcement and state authority.
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