New Mexico, Supreme Court

New Mexico Supreme Court suspends county judge
The New Mexico Supreme Court temporarily suspended a judge ahead of a hearing that could result in her being removed from her role.
New Mexico Supreme Court reinstates convictions of man for brutal rape in 2014
More than a decade after a horrific crime, New Mexico’s Supreme Court is upholding a decades-long sentence for a convicted rapist who almost killed his victim. “How are
New Mexico Supreme Court seeks to discipline lawyer in DWI bribery scandal
Days after a federal judge in New Mexico filed an order on potential disciplinary actions against an Albuquerque attorney in connection with a yearslong DWI bribery scandal at the Albuquerque Police Department,
Schools in New Mexico can be sued over discriminatory conduct, top court says
The New Mexico Supreme Court has cleared the way for an antidiscrimination lawsuit to proceed against the state’s largest school district.
New Mexico Supreme Court issues order for attorney Thomas Clear
The New Mexico Supreme Court has issued an order for Albuquerque attorney Thomas Clear III. Under the order, Clear has to “show cause” why he should not face disciplinary action after his paralegal, Ricardo “Rick” Mendez,
New Mexico Supreme Court suspends Catron County judge
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State Supreme Court also wants answers from DWI attorney
The state Supreme Court on Monday gave DWI attorney Thomas Clear III a week to explain why he shouldn't be disciplined for his alleged conduct in a 15-year kickback scheme that has led to the dismissal of at least several hundred drunken driving cases in Albuquerque.
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New Mexico Supreme Court rules that anti-discrimination law applies to public schools, universities
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Thursday that public schools and universities may be sued for discriminatory conduct under the New Mexico Human Rights Act.
Petition filed to remove New Mexico judge
The petition claims the judge misused her judicial position by accessing records related to a personal landlord-tenant lawsuit.
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Court reinstates conviction of Grants man accused of raping intoxicated woman
Joseph Apodaca was sentenced to 36 years in prison after he was convicted of counts of rape and tampering with evidence in the 2014 incident.
New Mexico Is a Go-To State for Women Seeking Abortions. A New Court Ruling Helps It Stay That Way
The New Mexico Supreme Court has struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties at the request of the state attorney general ...
Attorney resigns amid DWI scandal involving APD, BCSO and New Mexico State Police
Attorney Thomas Clear III argues in order to respond to the Court's order, he would have to abandon his Fifth Amendment rights.
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New Mexico Supreme Court rules local governments cannot restrict abortion services
New Mexico prohibits cities and counties from restricting abortion or regulating abortion clinics and providers, the state Supreme Court ruled Jan. 9. The unanimous opinion of the Court ...
Trump is using a nearly 50-year-old law to justify new tariffs. It may not be legal.
Donald Trump is the first president to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs, teeing up likely legal battles that will test his executive authority.