Title: New Mexico Governor Refuses to Comply with Mass Deportation Plans
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has publicly declared her intention to resist President-elect Trump’s proposed mass deportation strategy. During a recent women’s summit hosted by the Washington Post and on MSNBC’s "Morning Joe," Governor Lujan Grisham emphasized that the federal plans lack clarity and feasibility.
In response to Trump’s comments about potentially declaring a national emergency to facilitate mass deportations, Lujan Grisham stated, “I don’t know how they undertake it… They’re not going to do it because we have no federal authority here.” She criticized the plans as unlawful, asserting that the use of military forces for deportation would not be permissible. “You can’t do mass deportations,” she added, reinforcing her commitment to protect her state’s undocumented residents.
Lujan Grishm’s stance aligns with several Democratic governors across the nation, including Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, who have also expressed their refusal to comply with Trump’s mass deportation directives. Lujan Grisham warned that states would not simply acquiesce to federal demands, suggesting that broader bipartisan support against such measures may emerge.
Tom Homan, the president-elect’s appointed “border czar,” indicated that the new administration’s initial focus would be on undocumented migrants with criminal backgrounds. However, the ambiguity surrounding the implementation of mass deportations raises questions about the federal government’s authority and the role of state leaders in enforcing such policies.
As tensions rise over immigration issues, Lujan Grisham’s firm opposition underscores a significant divide between state and federal approaches to immigration enforcement in the upcoming administration.
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