Omar Barbarena, member of Voices del Frontera, a statewide immigrant rights organization that originated in Wisconsin, describes their work to stop anti-immigrant Legislation advancing at their state legislature.

Pugh Hispanic Research Center; jobs and skills of immigrants in New Mexico

Steve Allen with the ACLU updates us on legislation still moving through legislative process, like constitutional amendment to allow judges to deny bond to some criminal defendants.

Bill Jordan, Policy Advisor for New Mexico Voices For Children, tells us what’s at stake in this year’s budget negotiations at the Legislature.

Rikki-Lee Chavez, Legislative Coordinator for NM and Ben Baur, Deputy Chief of Public Defenders explains the unintended consequences of mandatory sentencing proposed being considered during this Legislative Session.

Patrick Barret, Youth Organizer with Southwest Organizing Project tells us why HB 29, a proposal to allow municipalities to adopt curfew for young adults is a bandaid solution and will result in racial profiling particularly among men of color.

Rep. Javier Martinez speaks about the legislative proposals on driver’s licenses.

Prof. Gabe Sanchez of Latino Decisions released scientific poll that shows 69% of NM voters support issuing Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants and 56% want a choice to acquire a Real ID compliant Drivers License.

Real ID Act

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