New Mexico Civil Rights Act passes House, moves on to the Senate
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Civil Rights Act (HB 4), a bill that divided the state s Civil Rights Commission over the issue of qualified immunity, passed the state House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon and will move on to consideration in the Senate.
HB 4 would allow individuals to sue state and local government entities, including law enforcement agencies and educational institutions for deprivations of civil rights under the state Constitution in state district courts rather than federal courts.
It requires public entities to indemnify employees for monetary damages awarded in such lawsuits when brought against individuals, leaving agencies on the hook if a law enforcement officer or other government agent is found to have violated a plaintiff s civil rights.
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Credit From left, Marty Gonzales, Jose Gomez and Frank Gonzales receive Doña Ana County proclamation to honor Diane Gonzales When Diane Gonzales Gomez, 62, a Doña Ana County resident in Tortugas passed away on Dec. 2, she left a behind a legacy of community involvement and caring that will be remembered for years to come. She was a fierce and devoted leader who advocated for her community, calling out anything that detracted from its beauty, from dilapidated structures, to solid waste and environmental codes violations, to roadway related matters. Gonzales suffered from debilitating arthritis, but did not complain. Instead, she continued working diligently. Recently, she worked closely with county staff as a member of the 2020 Regional Census Complete Count Committee, encouraging Tortugas residents to complete their forms.