New Mexico's Immigrant Safety Act: Counties Defy Law

New Mexicos Immigrant Safety Act faces resistance as counties like Otero County sign contracts to keep detention facilities open, defying the law. The Governors Office labels these contracts as otherworldly, while Otero County argues they need the money to pay off bonds. State lawmakers are heated, threatening lawsuits and penalties for counties ignoring the law. The U.S. Department of Justice is suing New Mexico over the law, and some lawmakers are pushing for strict enforcement, warning counties of potential lawsuits and liability. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9af138c7ec46735