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Press Release: New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Parole Fee Elimination Bill Into Law
Press Release: New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Parole Fee Elimination Bill Into Law
New Law Removes Financial Barriers to Reintegration and Prioritizes Families’ Basic Needs SANTA FE, NM – Yesterday, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed SB 375 into law, a bill w…
How Did New Mexico Make Major Reforms? We Put the Right People at the Table.
How Did New Mexico Make Major Reforms? We Put the Right People at the Table.
FFJC’s advisory board model is more than just a means of prioritizing New Mexican voices within reform. It also serves as an incubator for budding advocates who are perfectly posit…
New Mexico’s driver’s license suspension reform is now in effect. Is your license eligible for reinstatement?
New Mexico’s driver’s license suspension reform is now in effect. Is your license eligible for reinstatement?
On June 16, New Mexico officially ended the practice of suspending driver’s licenses for “Failure to Appear” (FTA) or “Failure to Pay” (FTP). Here’s what you need to know to ensure…
Press Release: New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Groundbreaking Fee Elimination Bill Into Law
Press Release: New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Groundbreaking Fee Elimination Bill Into Law
Last night, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed HB 139, which eliminates the post-adjudication and bench warrant fees that have recently become the subject of a national movemen…
Press Release: New Mexico Legislature Approves Groundbreaking Bill to End Costly Court Fees in Legal System
Press Release: New Mexico Legislature Approves Groundbreaking Bill to End Costly Court Fees in Legal System
Late last night, with clear bipartisan support, the New Mexico Senate approved legislation to eliminate the post-adjudication and bench warrant fees that have recently become the s…
Press Release: New Mexico Legislature Approves Bill Ending Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions
Press Release: New Mexico Legislature Approves Bill Ending Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions
Late last night, the New Mexico House passed SB 47, which would end the widespread practice of suspending licenses due to court debt.
Press Release: Santa Fe City Council Approves Ordinance Limiting Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions
Press Release: Santa Fe City Council Approves Ordinance Limiting Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions
Santa Fe City Council Approves Ordinance Limiting Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspensions Councilors Urge State Lawmakers to Reach Statewide Fix Santa Fe – The Santa Fe City Counci…
Press Release: NM House Passes Bill to Stop Imposing Uncollectible Fees
Press Release: NM House Passes Bill to Stop Imposing Uncollectible Fees
New Mexico House Passes Bill Streamlining State’s Court Fee System Bill Would Save State Money, While Protecting New Mexicans From Insurmountable Debt Today, the New Mexico House o…
Death By Fees: How New Mexico Punishes Poverty
Death By Fees: How New Mexico Punishes Poverty
By Monica Ault, FFJC New Mexico State Director The words “debtor’s prison” conjure up images of a dark, barbaric past. But in New Mexico, they never went away — they’ve just been r…
Media Statement: New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Bill Eliminating Fines & Fees for Children
Media Statement: New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Bill Eliminating Fines & Fees for Children
New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Bill Eliminating Fines & Fees for Children Santa Fe – Today, New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham signed HB 183, which would end the practice of ch…
