AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
Bernalillo County, NM Passes Safer Community Places Ordinance Protecting Sensitive Locations

Policy ID

BERN-LA-2025-11
Local Response
Bernalillo County
Legislative Action

Short Description

The Bernalillo County Commission passed the Safer Community Places Ordinance, designating sensitive locations including hospitals, schools, churches, shelters, courthouses, and domestic violence centers as protected areas where federal agents must present a judicial warrant to enter any private area. The ordinance reaffirms that the county will not use its resources to assist federal civil immigration enforcement.

Date Adopted

11/01/2025

See Also

Albuquerque, NM Mayor Signs Safer Community Places Ordinance Restricting Immigration Enforcement at Sensitive Sites

04/07/2026
Albuquerque
Legislative Action
NM

New Mexico Governor Signs Immigrant Safety Act

02/05/2026
Statewide
Legislative Action
NM