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When people are serving jail time in New Mexico, they are still entitled to safety. Prison guards owe a duty of care to inmates. If an individual falls ill or suffers injury and needs medical attention, it must be provided. Food, clothing and shelter must be provided....
Jal is a small city in Lea County. It borders Texas. In a recent move by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, several police officers stand accused of unlawful conduct. The officers are charged with civil rights violations. Two of the men are currently employed as police...
Many people in New Mexico and throughout the United States believe certain things regarding what police may or may not do during a traffic stop. Some of these beliefs are based on popular opinions or myths more than facts. For example, many people think a police...
The U.S. Constitution protects people in New Mexico and elsewhere in the United States in many ways. For example, there is protection against unfair treatment based on identifying factors, such as age, sex, skin color or ethnicity. This discriminatory behavior is...
Every New Mexico resident has rights that are protected under various amendments to the U.S. Constitution. For example, no individual or group can threaten or prohibit another person from exercising his or her religious beliefs. And a conspiracy occurs when two or...
New Mexico police officers take an oath to safeguard the lives and property in their communities. Part of their oath includes a promise to respect the constitutional rights of the people they serve. Sadly, not every officer who takes the oath upholds it. Many people...
There are many situations in life where you might encounter a person who has some authority over you. For instance, in your New Mexico workplace, you might have a boss. If you are pulled over in a traffic stop, the police officer has the authority to make certain...
Police are responsible for serving the public and protecting the interests of those they serve. Unfortunately, they do not always act in a way that is appropriate and legal, and civilians may pay the price for these actions. Police brutality is a serious matter, and...