Governor Susana Martinez issued an executive order Monday that directs police to question the immigration status of all criminal suspects. The order says police are not to ask victims or witnesses about their immigration status. Martinez says this will end a “sanctuary” policy that was put into effect by former governor Bill Richardson in 2005.
“This order takes the handcuffs off of New Mexico’s law enforcement officers in their mission to keep our communities safe,” Martinez said in a statement. “The criminal justice system should have the authority to determine the immigration status of all criminals, regardless of race or ethnicity, and report illegal immigrants who commit crimes to federal authorities. Meanwhile, it is important that we safeguard the ability of victims and witnesses to report crimes to law enforcement officers without fear of repercussion.”
The executive order says: “State law enforcement officers shall inquire into the criminal suspect’s immigration status, and report relevant information to federal immigration enforcement authorities.”
Poster Comment:
Arizona style illegal alien invader checking.
Ex reconquista governor Bill Richardson must be crying in his menudo.
