AG Balderas’ Statement on Detention of Migrants near Sunland Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 
April 18th, 2019

Contact: David Carl (505) 288-2465

Albuquerque, NM – Please see the below statement from Attorney General Hector Balderas:
“My office has been informed that this week, an armed group has detained nearly 300 people
near Sunland Park, New Mexico,” said Attorney General Hector Balderas. “These individuals
should not attempt to exercise authority reserved for law enforcement.”