Possible Special Legislative Session Could Address Banning ICE Detention Facilities and Mor

Senator Brantley Reacts To Governor’s Legislative Priority For Potential Special Session

NMSR News: MESCALERO — During Wednesday’s Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee (CCJ) hearing, a presentation from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Chief Counsel revealed the likelihood of a special legislative session this fall and what priorities the Governor wishes to accomplish. Among the topics discussed was the Governor’s intent to ban Immigration Detention Facilities in New Mexico. Following Wednesday’s committee presentation, Sen. Crys…

Possible special legislative session could address banning ICE detention facilities and mor

The governor's office confirms she's planning a special session to address federal funding cuts and regulate ICE detention facilities in New Mexico.

New Mexico governor 'most likely, definitely' to call special session

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – An attorney for Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham revealed Wednesday in a legislative committee meeting that the governor is likely to call for a special session. While facing questions about crime, the governor's top attorney told the Courts Corrections Justice Committee that, "The governor will most likely, definitely call a special session," mainly to address the budget. Working group offers recommendations for AI u…

Medicaid, ICE detention on agenda for forthcoming special legislative session

Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is expected to call the New Mexico Legislature into a special session in late August or September. Pictured here with Lt. Gov. Howie Morales during a post-session press conference on March 22, 2025. (Photo by Austin Fisher / Source NM)Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will likely call lawmakers back to the Roundhouse in late August or September, Chief General Counsel Holly Agajanian told the Courts Corrections an…

Governor plans to add ICE-related legislation to NM special session agenda

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham intends to add legislation dealing with privately run immigration detention facilities to the agenda of a New Mexico special session that’s likely to be called within the next two months, her top attorney…

Bill to ban immigration detention facilities in New Mexico eyed for potential special session

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's chief general counsel told lawmakers a special session is likely in August or September.