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Possible presidential candidate
Susana Martinez
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(2011-Present)
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  • Since taking office, Susana Martinez has argued that the New Mexico law allowing undocumented immigrants to get drivers licenses should be repealed. On February 13, 2015, Martinez posted the following comments on her Facebook page: "I'm pleased that the New Mexico House of Representatives voted yesterday to repeal the law that gives driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. I hope the state Senate will give this bill an up-or-down vote -- it's time that we finally repeal this dangerous law!"[1][2][3]
  • In a November 2014 op-ed, Martinez wrote, "Illegal immigrants who committed crimes used to flock to New Mexico to seek sanctuary. One of my first actions as governor was putting an end to the 'Sanctuary State' policy, and now our state police can inquire about the immigration status of anyone arrested for committing a crime. Today, our state is safer because we put an end to this dangerous policy. We have also cracked down on fraud, busting elaborate operations that provided hundreds of driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants from around the globe. As a result of our action, we have seen a 31 percent drop in illegal immigrants obtaining licenses."[4]
  • In January 2011, Martinez "signed an executive order rescinding sanctuary status for illegal immigrants who commit crimes in New Mexico while protecting victims and witnesses of criminal acts. The order signed by Governor Martinez directs law enforcement officers to inquire about the immigration status of those who are arrested for committing crimes," according to a press release from her office.
  • Martinez released the following statement about the executive order: "This order takes the handcuffs off of New Mexico’s law enforcement officers in their mission to keep our communities safe. The criminal justice system should have the authority to determine the immigration status of all criminals, regardless of race or ethnicity, and report illegal immigrants who commit crimes to federal authorities. Meanwhile, it is important that we safeguard the ability of victims and witnesses to report crimes to law enforcement officers without fear of repercussion."[5]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ New York Times, “Governor of New Mexico, and Now an Envoy for Republicans," February 24, 2013
  2. ↑ Facebook.com, "Susana Martinez'," accessed April 13, 2015
  3. ↑ New Mexico Legislature, "HB 32," accessed April 13, 2015
  4. ↑ Washington Times, "Washington Must Act on Immigration," accessed April 13, 2015
  5. ↑ New Mexico Governor, “Governor Susana Martinez Rescinds New Mexico Sanctuary Status," accessed January 14, 2015
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