"Stopping people because of what they look like — with dark skin, Asian, Latino or Native American characteristics is never acceptable," the group says in a letter.
Catholic bishops across the country have publicly responded to President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders on immigration.
Native Americans and Democratic lawmakers allege Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are harassing tribal members as they carry out President Donald Trump's crackdown on migrants. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said his citizens have had "traumatizing" experiences with ICE agents,
Some public school districts in New Mexico have issued guidance in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order rescinding federal protections that prohibited U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests at or near schools.
ICE agent questioned a Mescalero Apache Tribal member in Ruidoso, sparking concerns in Indigenous communities.
Immigration, civil rights groups say NM needs stronger digital privacy laws to protect vulnerable communities.
Trump ended use of a border app to allow migrants to enter the country on two-year permits with eligibility to work, canceling tens of thousands of appointments into early February for people stranded in Mexico. Nearly 1 million people entered the U.S. at land crossings with Mexico by using the CBP One app.
Federal agents launched targeted arrest operations while a wave of military troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border
Trump signed the Laken Riley Act Wednesday, the first piece of legislation the president has signed since his inauguration.
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In a letter to President Donald Trump this week, New Mexico's congressional delegation joined several of their colleagues in addressing reported incidents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement harassment of Native Americans.