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The Line: Death Penalty In New Mexico

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August 26, 2016 – Governor Susana Martinez says she will push to reinstate the death penalty for some cases in New Mexico in the next legislative session. Is that the right focus for the state? Let us know what you think in the comments. Host Gene Grant leads a discussion on the announcement this week…

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ACLU-NM Director On Proposal To Reinstate Death Penalty

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August 19, 2016 – Governor Susana Martinez announced this week that she will push to reinstate the death penalty for some cases in next year’s 60-day legislative session. New Mexico lawmakers approved legislation to end the death penalty in 2009 and former Governor Bill Richardson signed it in to law. According to the Albuquerque Journal,…

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