Wednesday, February 2, 2011

New Mexico's governor to state police: investigate suspects' immigration status

On Monday, Gov. Susana Martinez (R) issued an executive order instructing New Mexico state troopers to inquire into the immigration status of everyone arrested.
Martinez said: “This order takes the handcuffs off of New Mexico's law enforcement officers in their mission to keep our communities safe. The criminal justice system should have the authority to determine the immigration status of all criminals, regardless of race or ethnicity, and report illegal immigrants who commit crimes to

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