​AG Torrez filed a petition for a writ of mandamus with the New Mexico Supreme Court, seeking to immediately block an agreement between Otero County and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that violates state law.

The rule of law requires that all public bodies follow clearly established legal requirements, without exception. Otero County did not obtain the approval state law requires, and the agreement is invalid. We are asking the Court to act swiftly to prevent its enforcement.” – AG Torrez