Created: March 11, 2021 04:30 PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- A controversial bill will be heard on the Senate floor.
Late Wednesday night, the New Mexico Civil Rights Act narrowly passed the Senate Judiciary Committee.
It creates a way for people to sue state government, cities, counties and school districts if their civil rights were violated by a public employee.
It also removes the defense of qualified immunity.
"House Bill 4 would allow New Mexicans who have had their rights violated to have their day in court," said Brenda Boatman of Americans for Prosperity. "It removes the barrier of a judge created doctrine and gives strength to the New Mexican constitution."