NM AG Raúl Torrez’s move to buck federal immigration enforcement

The Piñon Post ^ | January 22, 2025 | Piñon Post staff

[CedarDave]

In response to a federal decision that rescinded protections for sensitive areas—like churches and schools—from immigration enforcement, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued guidance ostensibly aimed at protecting such spaces from immigration actions. Torrez’s actions reflect a woke agenda prioritizing ideological goals over public safety and lawful immigration enforcement.

The guidance from Torrez’s office warns against disruptions in “spaces like schools and hospitals,” claiming such actions “jeopardize access to education, healthcare, and essential services.” This language suggests that the AG’s focus is less on enforcing immigration laws and more on shielding illegal immigrants under the guise of protecting public services.

Torrez’s statement that federal actions “stain the reputation of a once-proud institution” further indicates a broader effort to undermine immigration enforcement ... for those in the country unlawfully.

Torrez’s guidance also emphasizes the so-called anti-commandeering principle, stating that the Tenth Amendment prohibits federal authorities from compelling local law enforcement to enforce immigration laws. The guidance creates unnecessary barriers to cooperation between federal and local authorities in upholding the rule of law.

The Attorney General provided specific guidance for various sectors, including law enforcement, healthcare facilities, schools, and places of worship, advising them on how to resist cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

These recommendations, while framed as “support” for communities, effectively promote an open-borders agenda by discouraging collaboration with federal agencies tasked with enforcing immigration laws.

Critics accuse Torrez of prioritizing progressive talking points over the interests of law-abiding citizens. By emphasizing the potential “chilling effects” of immigration enforcement on undocumented individuals, the guidance disregards the safety and security concerns of communities affected by illegal immigration.

Instead of ensuring that local law enforcement can partner with federal agencies to address crime—including illegal immigration—Torrez’s guidance instructs local agencies to steer clear of federal cooperation, effectively tying their hands.

[CedarDave]

Not unexpected given he is a Soros funded AG elected along with the radical left-wing NM governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Lots more discussion in the linked article.

[Opinionated Blowhard]

Remember what Tom Homan said - you don’t have to cooperate but if you take active measures to “buck” enforcement, you are going to get prosecuted and sent to jail, Raul.

[CedarDave]

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[rktman]

Standard stance again.

[Larry Lucido]

[dware]

Cut fed funding to all sanctuary cities and states. Cut it all.

[CedarDave]

We in southeast NM hope that illegals in our area go north to ABQ and Santa Fe. Law enforcement in our area will cooperate with ICE if they plan to arrest illegals here.

[econjack]

Not a problem. Just suspend Federal transfer payments (e.g., welfare and housing subsidies, unemployment comp, funds for Federal highways and structures, etc.) until the AG sees that blocking federal enforcement comes at a price. If the citizens of NM agree he’s acting in their best interests, there’s won’t be any blowback on him. I have a feeling, however, they would rather have the transfer payments than illegal aliens.

[Scrambler Bob]

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez
= = =

I’ll bet he likes that ‘General Torrez’ part.

If I am a domestic terrorist for my copy of the Constitution on my table, then Ra’ul should be deported for that ‘ in his name.

[aquila48]

“New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez issued guidance ostensibly aimed at protecting such spaces from immigration actions.”

Di you thin Raul might have some divided loyalties?

Or maybe they’re not divided at all, but firmly on one side.

[Agatsu77]

I am sure they have a nice cell for him.

[jmaroneps37]

Bring it; and when you do bring a fully packed suitcase.

[Lean-Right]

Bravo @CedarDave for bringing news
of New Mexico to the forefront.
I live in SE NM and have for many
years. I’ve longed for the time
when NM will come to its’
senses.

[oldbrowser]

The federal government is one of the largest employers in New Mexico. (hint, hint.)

[wjcsux]

I believe that Torrez is going to look great in orange being frog marched to Club Fed by the US Marshals.