Posts Tagged ‘criminal justice’
State Civil Rights Act Police Reform
March 5, 2021 – A bill that purports to level the playing field when it comes to holding accountable government officials like police agencies has created controversy in the Legislature. The Line opinion panel looks at the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, and whether it promises meaningful criminal justice reform or just another half measure,…
Read MoreThe Line: Top Stories of 2018 (Numbers 5 & 4)
December 21, 2018 – This week, Host Gene Grant and our special Line panel of local journalists continue our countdown of the top stories of 2018. Coming in at number 5 is the scrutiny around the state’s criminal justice system. The panelists discuss the struggle around new bail reforms, the recently revealed mistakes made in…
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