Republican Nakamura keeps N.M. Supreme Court seat
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Judith Nakamura is the first Republican to win an election for the state Supreme Court since 1980. Continue Reading
Clinton leads Trump by 5 points in New Mexico, Journal poll finds
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Democrat Hillary Clinton led Republican Donald Trump 45 percent to 40 percent in the poll. Continue Reading
An analysis of the bail-reform constitutional amendment
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With it seemingly likely that this measure will pass, it might be wise to educate the public as to what to expect after its passage. Continue Reading
Johnson: Kick special interests out of government by voting for me
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The Libertarian presidential nominee says he worked to level the playing field as New Mexico’s governor and would do the same as president. Continue Reading
Essential bail reform is on the Nov. 8 ballot
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A broad-based group of government and community interests have joined the House, the Senate, the governor, and the Supreme Court in supporting this sensible amendment. Continue Reading
Citizens make the justice system work by serving as jurors
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Along with the ballot box, the jury box is one of the two most direct forms of citizen participation in our system of self-government. Continue Reading
How might the ‘Citizens United’ decision be undone?
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Whether by Constitutional amendment or court reversal, changes may take years. Continue Reading
The most important abortion case you never heard about
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How we got to this week’s abortion showdown — and how Justice Scalia’s views could help shape the outcome. Continue Reading
U.S. Supreme Court deals a blow to health care transparency
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states cannot require many large employers to submit health care claims to a massive database. Here’s why that matters. Continue Reading
Texas case could define extent of abortion limits
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to revisit the standards it set in 1992 — and potentially redefine the next era of abortion restrictions in the United States — when it takes up a legal challenge to Texas’ 2013 abortion restrictions. Continue Reading
Why is Mitch McConnell picking this fight?
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The Senate majority leader’s blunt declaration — “This vacancy should not be filled until we have a new president” — was taken as the starkest exhibition yet of the obstructionism that has characterized the Kentucky senator’s stance toward President Obama and congressional Democrats. Continue Reading
What do the possible Supreme Court nominees have in their wallets?
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The Center for Public Integrity looked at the financial holdings of judges who might replace Scalia. Continue Reading
Compromise on bail-bond amendment passes House
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Assuming the Senate gives a final OK to the legislation, the proposed constitutional amendment would be on the November ballot, letting voters decide whether to approve it. Continue Reading
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Scalia dies in Texas
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Antonin Scalia, who had served on the U.S. Supreme Court since 1986, was found dead Saturday in West Texas. He was 79. Continue Reading
Bail bond industry wins compromise on constitutional amendment
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As part of a compromise, language was dropped that would have allowed nonviolent indigent offenders to be released without posting bail. Instead, they will have to file a petition with a judge to ask for release. Continue Reading