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The fact that we even care about the personal views of judicial nominees like Brett Kavanaugh is proof positive that we have distorted and enlarged the function of the federal judiciary beyond anything the Framers would have recognized. Continue Reading
State lawmakers are exploring what, if any, authority the state might exert to learn more about the conditions in immigrant detention facilities in Otero and Cibola counties — and if they have jurisdiction to require changes. Continue Reading
The case of Liah Ferrera Amaya shows the extensive vetting immigrant families must submit to in order to retrieve their children from U.S. custody — even if it means putting themselves at risk for deportation. Continue Reading
In letters scrawled by hand, five immigrant fathers detained in New Mexico describe being separated from their children at the border and the uncertainty of when — or whether — they will be reunited. Continue Reading
Parents should have time to make an ‘informed, non-coerced decision’ about whether they want to leave the country with their children, the ACLU had argued. Continue Reading
The ambitious efforts led by County Clerk Scott Krahling aim to get every eligible person voting in every election. Continue Reading
We owe it to mothers, families and society to support breastfeeding. Continue Reading
Tears dissolved into smiles as the two walked out of the Bokenkamp Children’s Shelter in Corpus Christi on Friday. Continue Reading
Chasing the adults, we keep punishing the kids. Continue Reading
New Mexicans likely won’t see a Libertarian candidate for governor on the ballot in November. Continue Reading
The federal agency that handles the first step in asylum claims sent a memo to all its officers Wednesday that tightens restrictions on migrants who are seeking asylum. Continue Reading
Maria Vandelice de Bastos, who was detained and separated from her disabled grandson in New Mexico last year, has been released from federal custody. But her ordeal is far from over after an immigration judge dismissed her asylum case. Continue Reading
A judge has set a hearing to determine whether the government has detained Emilio Gutiérrez Soto and his son in violation of the First Amendment. Continue Reading
‘I’ll be the happiest woman in the world,’ said Jimena’s mother, Cindy Madrid, as she prepared for the moment. ‘It’s been very painful to be apart.’ Continue Reading
Government lawyers are seeking permission from a judge to offer families two options: remain together in family detention centers or release kids while parents stay detained. Continue Reading