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Justice Department sues New Mexico and Albuquerque over immigration enforcement

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The U.S. Department of Justice sued New Mexico and Albuquerque, challenging state and local laws that allegedly interfere with federal immigration enforcement. The complaint seeks a preliminary injunction against HB9 and the Safer Community Places Ordinance.

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Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against State of New Mexico and City of Albuquerque for Obstructing Federal Immigration Enforcement

Media Coverage · May 8, 2026

A Motion for preliminary injunction against the State of New Mexico was filed.

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Key Issues

  • Federal preemption
  • Immigration enforcement
  • State and local laws
  • Preliminary injunction
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Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against State of New Mexico and City of Albuquerque for Obstructing Federal

Media Coverage · May 08, 2026

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A Motion for preliminary injunction against the State of New Mexico was filed.
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The United States has filed a complaint and motion for preliminary injunction against the State of New Mexico, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez, the City of Albuquerque, and Albuquerque Mayor Timothy Keller, alleging that the implementation of House Bill 9 (HB9), entitled the “Immigrant Safety Act,” and Albuquerque City Ordinance O-26-15, entitled the “Safer Community Places Ordinance (SCPO),” infringes on federal immigration enforcement authori

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Media Coverage May 8, 2026

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against State of New Mexico and City of Albuquerque for Obstructing Federal Immigration Enforcement

A Motion for preliminary injunction against the State of New Mexico was filed.

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