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Lawmakers Reject Governor's Proposal for Bail Reform in New Mexico
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Lawmakers in New Mexico have rejected Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's proposal for stricter bail reform measures. Senate Bill 122, which aimed to make it more difficult for dangerous offenders to be released pending trial, has been tabled. The governor's public safety package also includes a bill requiring a seven-day waiting period for gun purchases.
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