Immigration

New Mexico’s Democratic Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández and 34 other members of Congress signed a letter that was sent to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) calling for the protection of immigrants’ access to Head Start.

Finding funds for higher education can be difficult, especially with millions of dollars being cut from education by the current Trump administration. One small business in Albuquerque is trying to ease the financial burden for children of immigrants and refugees.

National and local incidents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement have escalated fear in communities with numerous immigrants. This is true in places like Los Angeles, but also here in Albuquerque. The Albuquerque Police Department spoke with KUNM about what it’s doing to improve communication with residents and maintain public safety.

The increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials has caused alarm for many in New Mexico. Now it’s part of Albuquerque’s mayoral race, with two candidates sparring over how the city should, or should not, work with ICE. A third candidate says there are more things the city can do that ensure public safety and protect civil rights.

President Donald Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" includes $145 billion for border security and immigration enforcement. It represents a major financial and policy shift in the United States. KUNM spoke with Professor of Law at the University of New Mexico, Jennifer Moore, about the legality behind the administration's anti-immigration efforts and how New Mexicans are responding.

With the number of people being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement escalating at a rapid rate since January, many immigrants are fearful of doing basic things like going to work or taking their kids to school. A number of organizations are working to alleviate this fear with knowledge.

Thousands of people in Albuquerque attended Saturday’s “No Kings Day” rally, part of a nationwide day of protest against President Trump's policies.

Immigrant families and advocacy groups marched at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe on Monday as a part of what was called the Immigrant and Workers Day of Action.

While President Donald Trump is cracking down on border control and immigration policies, some state lawmakers want to make sure all New Mexicans can attend state colleges and universities, regardless of immigration status. That is the goal of House Bill 64.

Life for DACA recipients in the U.S. is anything but assured, and a recent federal ruling has unleveled the shaky ground they navigate and drawn sharper curves into their paths.