Albuquerque Officials Take Steps to Curb Surge in Citations, Jail Stays Related to Homelessness
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Source: ProPublica
Published: 2026-05-26 20:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Criminal Justice
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Mexico, Law & Courts, Crime & Justice
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Judges, state public defenders and city officials in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are taking steps to curb a cycle of missed court dates and arrest warrants for crimes related to living outside that has led to a county jail population that’s about half homeless.
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