Albuquerque, NM Immigration Policy: Sanctuary Policy Preemption (2026)

Section 5-1-5 of the Revised Ordinances of Albuquerque bars any City-owned or operated structure or venue, parking lots, vacant lots, garages, parks, or similar spaces, from being used as a staging area, processing location, or operations base for immigration enforcement. City departments must post signage on properties likely to be targeted, secure access with gates or barriers where appropriate, and, citing the 2018 Immigrant Friendly City Policy (C/S R-18-7, Enactment No. R-2018-018), the City may not use money, equipment, personnel, vehicles, or facilities to transport people for immigration enforcement or to facilitate a custody transfer to federal immigration authorities absent a valid judicial warrant or court order.