Establish a legal defense fund and a network of pro-bono attorneys to support individuals unfairly targeted by the federal government, ensuring access to qualified legal representation for those who need it most
Monitor, analyze, and issue guidance on federal Executive Orders that threaten local autonomy or civil liberties
Join in lawsuits with the NM DOJ when the rights of Albuquerque residents are implicated
APD officers long worked aside federal partners to address local priorities like violent crime, humantrafficking, and drugtraffickers. They will not be commandeered to target people who pose no demonstrable danger to our community
Support victims and witnesses, regardless of immigration status to report crimes and show up to testify against their abusers
Educate all residents about basic Constitutional rights and our commitment to protect those rights, regardless of status
Engage in public discourse, local and national collaboratives focused on immigration policy
Form coalitions with other cities, civil rights organizations, and community organizations pursuing a humane, Constitutional, and practical approach to the failure of the federal government to provide a functional legal immigration system