Michelle Lujan Grisham told Newsweek she opposes mass deportations but is willing to work with the federal government to fight immigration-linked criminality.

Summary

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has rejected Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard for mass deportations, citing harm to families, the economy, and state emergency response capabilities.

While opposing mass deportations, she supports federal agents targeting criminal activity.

Lujan Grisham also called for reviving a bipartisan immigration reform bill for comprehensive solutions.

Trump’s team defended the policy, describing it as the largest deportation effort in U.S. history.

New Mexico joins other states in preparing legal challenges to Trump’s hardline immigration agenda.

  • Maggoty@lemmy.world
    63·
    8 days ago

    Exactly this. Blind loyalty is only recently a democratic party trait. And it’s not a good one.