Immigration Policy in Albuquerque, NM (2026)
1 verified immigration policy rules for Albuquerque, New Mexico, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
City-owned lots, garages, and parks cannot be used as staging areas, processing sites, or operations bases for federal immigration enforcement under Ordinance 2026-009, part of Albuquerque's Immigrant Friendly City Policy.
Albuquerque Bans ICE Staging on City Property
Heavy RestrictionsRevised Ordinances of Albuquerque § 5-1-5
No City-owned and operated structure or venue, including but not limited to parking lots, vacant lots, garages, parks, or similar structures or venues, shall be used for immigration enforcement purposes, including as a staging area, processing location, or operations base. ...the City shall not use any City resources...nor permit any such resources to be used to transport individuals for immigr...
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