Bill banning ICE from operating detention facilities in New Mexico moves forward

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A bill to block New Mexico facilities from housing ICE detainees is headed to the New Mexico House of Representatives' floor. The Immigrant Safety Act, which would keep local governments from contracting with ICE for detention centers, passed the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday by a 7-4 vote. The committee also [...]