Public Health Court Victory

August 7, 2020 – Gene Grant and The Line opinion panel analyze the recent New Mexico Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the governor’s power to issue sizable fines to enforce public health orders. Line panelist and former state senator Dede Feldman, an author of the bill temporarily granting extraordinary power during emergencies, explains the legislation. 

Host: 

Gene Grant 

Line Panelists: 

Dede Feldman, former state senator     

Dan Foley, former state representative     

Giovanna Rossi, president, Collective Action Strategies  

For More Information: 

NM Supreme Court Rules State Can Impose Fines, Other Punishments for Businesses who Violate State Health Orders – NM Political Report 

NM Supreme Court Rules Fines to Enforce Health Orders Are Legal – Albuquerque Journal 

New Mexico Supreme Court Rules Governor Allowed to Fine Businesses for Defying Public Health Order – KRQE 

Court Upholds Health Order Fines for New Mexico Businesses – Associated Press