Why New Mexico prison inmates weren't getting released during COVID-19

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Supreme Court has released its opinion on why they decided to dismiss a lawsuit asking the state to release prisoners to ensure their safety in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Published Thursday, the unanimous opinion explains why Supreme Court Justices think the lawsuit shouldn't move forward.In August of 2020, several prison inmates, the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico fi