NM court system in better shape, chief justice says
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But there’s still work to be done, the N.M. Supreme Court chief justice told a joint session of state lawmakers. Continue Reading
Session could bring new direction, money for criminal justice system
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Lawmakers are hopeful that 2019 brings an opportunity to significantly overhaul major parts of the New Mexico criminal justice system after what one key state senator called a ‘lost decade’ that saw myriad ideas but scant action. Continue Reading
Proposed NM rule change would let immigrants work as lawyers regardless of federal status
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If adopted, New Mexico would join a handful of states in explicitly allowing undocumented immigrants to practice law after passing a bar exam. Continue Reading
Lujan Grisham has some appointing to do
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The incoming governor will appoint new department heads for the state agencies, but she has another list of important appointments to make shortly after taking office. Continue Reading
Constitutional Amendment 1 could streamline appeals, save money
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New Mexico voters can lay the groundwork for the speedier resolution of certain legal matters and save taxpayer money. Continue Reading
Rich, Johnson still support Kavanaugh but want to hear from accuser
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Both candidates have praised Kavanaugh for his originalist view of the Constitution. Continue Reading
Secrecy in NM federal courts goes deeper than documents, defense lawyers say
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A new filing indicates the practice of secrecy at New Mexico federal courts includes improperly closing off court proceedings from the public. Continue Reading
Election could give women first-ever majority on N.M. Court of Appeals
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The Court is one of the least-watched, least-understood, but busiest and most important cogs in the state’s justice system. Continue Reading
Improperly Sealed: Lawyers, not judges, selecting which NM fed court documents stay secret
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The practice is an apparent violation of the U.S. District Court of New Mexico’s own rules. Continue Reading
Broken family court system hurts kids
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There has yet to be any real reporting in New Mexico about how this broken system is affecting those things that make New Mexico last in child welfare. Continue Reading
How racial profiling goes unchecked in immigration enforcement
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A Pennsylvania judge heard uncontested evidence that ICE agents violated constitutional rights during an arrest last year, but that wasn’t enough to stop deportation proceedings. Continue Reading
Legislators strike a middle path between Martinez and judiciary on crime
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New Mexico has risen to the top of national lists marking property and violent crime rates in American cities. But how to solve it? Continue Reading
NM’s skeletal criminal justice system needs a cash infusion
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Prosecutors, judges and public defenders will compete for dollars during the 2018 session with other needy programs and services. Continue Reading
Federal judge slaps NM attorney in bail reform lawsuit
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The attorney, Blair Dunn, must pay “reasonable costs and attorneys fees” to the state for filing a “frivolous” lawsuit, the judge ruled. Continue Reading
Woman who alleged informant exploited romantic relationship receives reduced sentence
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Jennifer Padilla likely won’t spend a single day locked up in federal prison. Continue Reading