INTERFERENCE WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAW

HB 316 prohibits New Mexico state or local governments from adopting laws, ordinances, or regulations that restrict law enforcement personnel or resources from assisting federal immigration authorities or interfere with federal immigration enforcement. It directly affects cities, counties, and local police departments that might have implemented "sanctuary" policies. The bill's key provision bans any local rules that prevent cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, such as limiting data sharing or resource allocation. The bill was referred to committees but was postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, and did not advance further.