ICE Arrests Increase in New Mexico Cities Despite Sanctuary Laws

8.28.26 – Immigrant advocates and local government officials say they are seeing and hearing about increased federal immigration enforcement in Santa Fe and Albuquerque in recent weeks. Santa Fe-based immigration attorney Allegra Love, Albuquerque City Councilor Stephanie Telles and Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa discuss recent ICE activity in the two cities and the limits of local policies. 

Host/Correspondent: 

Jeff Proctor 

Nash Jones 

Guests: 

Allegra Love, Santa Fe-based Immigration Attorney 

Stephanie Telles, Albuquerque City Councilor, District 1 
Adriann Barboa, Bernalillo County Commissioner, District 3 

Aylin Chavez, EL CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos Volunteer