Across the nation, law enforcement agencies are partnering with the Department of Homeland Security to crack down on illegal immigration. And now, for the first time, an agency in New Mexico signed the same agreement. The Curry County Sheriff explained why his department is partnering with ICE.
Grants Police Chief Maxine Monte affirms that the Grants Police Department does not detain or arrest individuals based on immigration status, emphasizing that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility. “We encourage all residents to report crime without fear of detention or arrest due to their immigration status,” Monte stated
Albuquerque, New Mexico Democratic Mayor Tim Keller signed an executive order on Monday to push back on President Donald Trump's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement throughout the country.
New Mexico Sheriffs Association members take their oath to uphold the rule of law seriously. Last year they halted state red flag legislation. They plan on doing the same this year, as their spokesperson noted, “This bill violates (the Constitution) and due process. It violates the 4th Amendment and 5th Amendment without (the accused) committing a criminal act.” They will refuse to enforce red flag warrants. Without law enforcement officers like these, liberal legislators would have full reign to restrict our rights.
