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Attorney General Raúl Torrez Releases New Inspection of Public Records Act Guide
Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the release of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s new Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) guide, a comprehensive resource for government transparency in New Mexico. -
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Launches New Interactive Portal Tracking Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Throughout the State
Attorney General Raúl Torrez, announced a new online portal to address the data-sharing and public-facing aspect of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) in New Mexico. -
Judge: Nothing federal about New Mexico's child-danger lawsuit against Meta
SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) - Rather than rule on a motion to dismiss, a New Mexico federal judge has sent the State's lawsuit against Facebook owner Meta back to state court, where it was first filed. -
Meta argues New Mexico has no mental-health case against Facebook, Instagram
SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) - Facebook owner Meta has moved to dismiss New Mexico’s lawsuit claiming the social-media giant has caused a public nuisance and even increased suicides by using algorithms and other tricks to hook children on its services and serve them pornographic content. -
Attorney General Raúl Torrez Releases Investigative Findings and Recommendations For Amending the Election Code to Prevent Fake Presidential Electors
Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a comprehensive report summarizing the criminal investigation into New Mexico’s fake elector scheme. -
Statement from AG Torrez Condemning the Removal of Compensation, Support, and Recognition of the Downwinders in New Mexico
“I strongly condemn the removal of compensation, support, and recognition of the Downwinders in New Mexico from the National Defense Authorization Act. -
Background and Statement from Attorney General Raúl Torrez Regarding the Grand Jury Indictment of Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford for the Charge of Voluntary Manslaughter:
A Grand Jury has indicted Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford with voluntary manslaughter with a firearm enhancement. -
Statement From Attorney General Raúl Torrez Regarding Recent EPA Oil and Gas Methane Rules Released by the Biden Administration
“We thank the Biden Administration for following New Mexico’s lead on oil and gas methane practices with new EPA rules. -
Attorney General Raúl Torrez Announces Full Restitution to be Paid to Victims of Lisa Berry, Owner of Duke City Dog Academy
Attorney General Raúl Torrez received a default judgment against the Duke City Dog Academy and its owner, Lisa Berry, for violating the Unfair Practices Act. -
Ethics board takes on the millions given to New Mexico's opioid lawyers
SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) - Responding to inquiries sparked by a Legal Newsline investigation, the New Mexico State Ethics Commission said a $148 million contingency fee paid to private lawyers out of an opioid settlement was subject to a procurement law governing all expenditures by state agencies. -
Attorney General Raúl Torrez Announces Charges Against Three New Mexico State University Basketball Players for 2022 Hazing Incidents
Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced charges against three New Mexico State University (NMSU) basketball players for hazing incidents resulting in criminal charges that occurred throughout the fall of 2022.