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NM Governor Susana Martinez Continues to Oppose Licenses for Undocumented
January 25, 2013 | by Jim Malewitz for Pew Stateline | Latino Daily News
Governor Susana Martinez has renewed her fight against a law that allows undocumented immigrants in New Mexico to receive driver’s licenses. continue reading »
Latino Decisions: Immigration Issue Matter to New Mexico Voters
October 20, 2012 | by Latino Decisions | Latino Daily News
Hispanic voters comprise nearly 40% of the electorate in the state of New Mexico, making New Mexico the state where Latino voters have the greatest influence on the election outcomes. Consequently, many have suggested that New Mexico may provide a glimpse into the future of Latino politics nationally. This context makes New Mexico important even in an election year when the state is not included in the list of must watch battleground races. continue reading »
Anti-Racial Profiling Law in New Mexico has Done Little to Stop It
July 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Only 22 percent of law enforcement agencies in New Mexico are complying with the regulations established by a state law to prevent racial profiling, according to a study released Thursday. continue reading »
New Mexico Sued for Firing Latino Whistleblower- 1 of 3 states that OK licenses to Undocumented
January 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund filed a lawsuit against the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division on behalf of a Hispanic employee who was fired after she complained about its discrimination against Latinos. continue reading »
New Mexico Gov. Tells 10,000 People to Verify their Residency
July 25, 2011 | by El Paso Times | Latino Daily News
In new Mexico, Gov. Susana Martinez is continuing to work against undocumented immigrants. The governor is fighting against the state issuing driver’s licenses to the undocumented, and has now asked 10,000 foreign nationals to verify their New Mexico residency. continue reading »
First Latina Gov Issues Exec Order to Check immigration Status and Calls to Repeal 2003 DL Law
February 2, 2011 | by Tucson Citizen | Latino Daily News
New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez (R) is directing police to check the immigration status of people arrested for crimes. continue reading »
New Mexico Town to get $184,000 for Border Security
December 29, 2010 | by Las Cruces Sun-News | Immigration News
Much to the surprise of those present, the border liaison for the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security, Carlos Castaneda, at a Mesilla board of trustees meeting, continue reading »