Residents of Albuquerque, New Mexico are marching on the police
department Saturday to demand retribution against the city's mayor and
police chief for their role in the police force's documented "execution"
of citizens.
The march comes after the Department of Justice slammed
the Albuquerque Police Department for their frequent use of excessive
and lethal force in a damning report released on Thursday.
Though, according to advocates, abuse by local law enforcement has
been systemic for years, calls for increased scrutiny of the APD were
amplified following the police shooting death of James Boyd, a homeless
man suffering from mental illness, on March 16.
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Showing posts with label New Mexico. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Mexico. Show all posts
Bill Seeks to Criminalize Abortion After Rape
Here’s some more backward thinking from the political party that introduced terms
such as “legitimate rape,” “forcible rape,” “easy rape” and “enjoyable
rape” into the national lexicon. Legislation introduced in New Mexico
recently by a Republican lawmaker would make it a crime for a woman who
gets pregnant as a result of being raped to get an abortion because it
would be considered “tampering with evidence.”
The result: Victims of rape would be forced to carry their pregnancies to term or be charged with a felony that could land them in prison for up to three years. That’s quite a burden for sexual-assault survivors—who, let’s remember, have already been heinously violated and victimized—to bear.
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The result: Victims of rape would be forced to carry their pregnancies to term or be charged with a felony that could land them in prison for up to three years. That’s quite a burden for sexual-assault survivors—who, let’s remember, have already been heinously violated and victimized—to bear.
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Ban the Box: People with Convictions Deserve a Second Chance
New Mexico lays the groundwork for other states to proactively help people being released from jail and prison to find work and truly rebuild their lives.
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Photo Credit: Image by Rennett Stowe via Flickr
On March 8, Governor Richardson signed legislation making New Mexico the second state in the nation to "ban the box." This victory lays the groundwork for other states to proactively address the need of people being released from jail and prison to find work and truly rebuild their lives. Employment is a key factor in preventing recidivism and this law offers an innovative solution to not only save precious taxpayer dollars, but also save lives and keep families together.
Senate Bill 254 "bans the box" by removing the question on public job applications asking if a person has a criminal conviction. By eliminating the box, people with convictions can be considered on equal status with other job applicants, instead of being immediately labeled and dismissed as a "criminal" unfit for the job. The law is very clear that public employers still have the right to ask about convictions status, but only during the finalist interview process. Employers can also perform criminal background checks if it is relevant or required for the position.
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On March 8, Governor Richardson signed legislation making New Mexico the second state in the nation to "ban the box." This victory lays the groundwork for other states to proactively address the need of people being released from jail and prison to find work and truly rebuild their lives. Employment is a key factor in preventing recidivism and this law offers an innovative solution to not only save precious taxpayer dollars, but also save lives and keep families together.
Senate Bill 254 "bans the box" by removing the question on public job applications asking if a person has a criminal conviction. By eliminating the box, people with convictions can be considered on equal status with other job applicants, instead of being immediately labeled and dismissed as a "criminal" unfit for the job. The law is very clear that public employers still have the right to ask about convictions status, but only during the finalist interview process. Employers can also perform criminal background checks if it is relevant or required for the position.
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