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Asylum Seekers’ Detention Bill Dies in Senate

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2.16.24 – Immigration reform advocates were shocked earlier this month when the state Senate rejected an asylum seekers’ detention bill. Sophia Genovese, an attorney with the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, tells Executive Producer Jeff Proctor when she knew the bill’s life would be cut short.  Correspondent: Jeff Proctor  Guest: Sophia Genovese, attorney, New Mexico Immigrant Law…

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Public Safety and Crime Bills Passed Through Roundhouse

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2.16.24 – In our third and final discussion on the legislative session, Correspondent Gwyneth Doland asks our virtual roundtable of journalists how public safety bills fared in Santa Fe and whether lawmakers left the state Capitol with something to brag about during an election year.  Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland  Guests: Trip Jennings, executive director, New Mexico In Depth  Shaun…

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