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Revisiting the DOJ Lawsuit Over New Mexico’s Immigrant Safety Act

August 28, 2026

8.28.26 – We revisit a May 2026 conversation with New Mexico State Rep. Eleanor Chávez, D-Albuquerque, about the U.S. Department of Justice suing the state over its ban on local governments contracting with ICE for immigrant detention, and why the new law didn’t end the practice.  

Host/Correspondent: 

Nash Jones  

Guest(s): 

Eleanor Chávez, New Mexico State Representative, D-Albuquerque 

New Mexico in Focus is on hiatus as our team gears up for coverage of the general election; we'll be back with all new journalism in October.