Bail-reform bill SJR1 has a serious defect
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Let me tell you about the “more money for defense lawyers” provision in a proposed constitutional amendment making its way through the Legislature. Continue Reading
Legislators seek compromise on bail-bonds amendment
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Several lawmakers are meeting behind the scenes to try to hammer out a compromise over competing pieces of legislation that would amend the state constitution to reform the bail system in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Lawyers for Texas talk strategy on SCOTUS immigration hearing
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Texas Solicitor General Scott Keller says he is confident he and his team will stop President Obama’s immigration plan from taking effect. Continue Reading
Support building for bail-reform constitutional amendment
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If the Legislature OKs the proposed amendment to the N.M. Constitution, voters would have the final say in November. Continue Reading
Senate OKs bail-reform bill, sends proposal to House
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After a rancorous and wide-ranging debate, state senators voted 29-9 Tuesday for a proposed state constitutional amendment that would allow judges to deny bail to defendants they consider dangerous and to release from jail nonviolent prisoners who simply lack the money to post bail. Continue Reading
State Supreme Court justice backs proposed constitutional amendment to alter bail rules
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State Supreme Court Justice Charles Daniels, departing from the tradition of judicial impartiality, joined with state legislators Wednesday to advocate for what he called the most important criminal justice reform of his eight years on the bench. Continue Reading
Fluid concept of justice takes a backseat to winning
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The question is not how much worse can it get but how much longer it can go on without a total breakdown of civility and order. Continue Reading
A reading list to help you prepare for NM’s 2016 legislative session
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Among the issues that will be considered are the budget, bringing New Mexico driver’s licenses into compliance with the federal REAL ID Act, campaign and ethics reform, public safety, and economic development. Continue Reading
Why New Mexico needs bail reform
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New legislation would permit our judges to protect New Mexicans against dangerous defendants without sacrificing the rights of non-dangerous defendants. Continue Reading
A showdown year for reproductive rights
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Two potentially sweeping Supreme Court cases set the stage for a seismic shift in the battle over abortion and contraception. Continue Reading
Meet the newest member of the New Mexico Supreme Court
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Gov. Susana Martinez appointed Republican Judith Nakamura on Thursday to fill a seat on the New Mexico Supreme Court. Continue Reading
No government should stop people’s own end-of-life choices
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My dad’s directive stated clearly that no artificial means were to be used in keeping him alive; he wanted control over his dying process… just like he did with his life. I hope everyone in our state will soon have that right. Continue Reading
NM Supreme Court decision is a victory for working families
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The Martinez Administration’s spokesman called the Court’s order to enforce the law “a huge loss for taxpayers.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Continue Reading
SCOTUS drives a stake through the heart of America
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There is one thing the justices forgot amid their deliberations on health care. That is the other court that is even more powerful than the Supreme Court — the court of public opinion. Continue Reading
All three branches of government are making things worse
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So what was sown by these U.S. Supreme Court decisions that we may as a nation harvest? The one thing we know is that there will be more lawsuits and more uncertainty. Continue Reading