ALBUQUERQUE, FEBRUARY 20—Today, New Mexico Democrats advanced the Nondisclosure of Sensitive Personal Information Act, a bill that bars state agencies, such as the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), from sharing data with federal law enforcement regarding illegal immigrants, potentially shielding gang and cartel members from deportation. This bill violates federal immigration laws, jeopardizing billions in federal grants for law enforcement, public safety, and infrastructure that New Mexico could lose due to non-compliance.
In response, Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chair Amy Barela issued the following statement:
“At a time when New Mexico’s violent crime rate is double the national average, Democrats are rushing a bill that would shield criminal illegal aliens from consequences, further restrict law enforcement, and could cost our state billions in federal funding critical for public safety—despite the Democrats’ outcry over DOGE budget cuts. New Mexicans deserve to know why their Democrat legislators keep prioritizing those who break our laws over the safety of the citizens they’re elected to protect.”
