Albuquerque ordinance aims to ban immigration enforcement on city property
By Robert Towne
Published on March 10, 2026.
A proposed ordinance in Albuquerque, New Mexico, aims to prevent immigration enforcement on city property and create safer spaces for all residents. The proposal is supported by members of El Centro de Igualdad y Derechos, who believe Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is instilling fear in their communities. The ordinance would require a judicial warrant for targeting individuals in a private space. It also includes directives to help businesses safeguard their employees if the federal government conducts I-9 audits to verify work authorization.
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