2020 NM Senatorial race: on Crime
Bob Walsh:
Police should not be allowed to arrest without a warrant
Q: Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?A: There is substantial evidence that racism remains widespread. However, the threat to domestic security is mostly local, where the police force is not under control.
The police should not be allowed to arrest without a warrant.
The exception is a immediate threat of injury or death, in which case everyone has the responsibility to intervene.
The absence of bystander assistance should be prima facie evidence that there was no such threat. Police should be held to the same standard of behavior that would apply to a bystander.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Nov 3, 2020
Mark Ronchetti:
Federal economic relief would free violent criminals
Ronchetti repeatedly said a House economic relief bill would let violent criminals out of prison. Amid questions about the future of civil rights guarantees and racial equality,
Ronchetti said policing reforms on the use of force are being derailed by partisanship, citing languishing proposals from Black GOP Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina.
Source: Bay News TV-9 on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Oct 6, 2020
Mark Ronchetti:
COVID: relief bill releases violent criminals from prison
On efforts to craft a new pandemic relief package, Luj n suggested another round of $1,200 direct payments to taxpayers is needed, along with an infusion of federal resources to public schools aimed at reopening classrooms safely.
Ronchetti said businesses should have liability protections in coronavirus-related lawsuits. "They shouldn't have to fear frivolous lawsuits," he said. Ronchetti repeatedly said a House economic relief bill would let violent criminals out of prison.
Source: Franklin IN Daily Journal on 2020 New Mexico Senate debate
Oct 6, 2020
Mark Ronchetti:
Welcomes federal intervention against violent crime
While Luj n touted his efforts on bills generating hundreds of millions of dollars for local police to help with crime-fighting efforts,
Ronchetti said he welcomes federal authorities stepping into crime-ridden cities. "Because the job isn't being done within the state," Ronchetti said. ". Someone has to tackle violent crime."
Source: Santa Fe New Mexican on 2020 New Mexico Senate debate
Oct 5, 2020
Ben Ray Lujan:
Voted for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
Q: Restrict police use of force and increase public oversight?Ben Ray Lujan: Yes. Voted for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 "to provide justice for
victims of police brutality."
Mark Ronchetti: No. Believes "police officers are good people risking their lives to protect our community and have earned our support."
Source: CampusElect survey of 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Sep 30, 2020
Mark Ronchetti:
Strongly opposes efforts to defund the police
Support for Law Enforcement: We must fight racism and police brutality, but defunding the police is a reckless and irresponsible scheme that will make our communities less safe. The vast majority of police officers are good people
risking their lives to protect our community and have earned our support. Mark strongly opposes efforts to defund the police. Mark will fight to bring more federal help back to New Mexico to fight crime and make our streets safer.
Source: 2020 New Mexico Senate campaign website MarkRonchetti.com
Aug 30, 2020
Mark Ronchetti:
Federal laws have teeth; we will go after criminals
Mark believes that from the federal-level down to our smallest towns more must be done to get our crime epidemic under control. Mark will work tirelessly with the Department of Justice to get more federal task force resources and additional assistant
US Attorneys to put criminals away. It will take years to reform the laws that let criminals out quickly on state and local charges. However, federal laws have teeth, and we will go after criminals in a way that will keep them off our streets.
Source: 2020 New Mexico Senate campaign website MarkRonchetti.com
Aug 30, 2020
Ben Ray Lujan:
End for-profit prisons, cash bail, mandatory minimums
It is my strong belief that corporations should not profit from human suffering. I've rejected private prison money in my Senate race and support ending for-profit prisons. Creating a more just criminal justice system begins with our courts.
We must end the unfair and discriminatory cash bail system that punishes lower-income individuals with prolonged detention. We must trust judges to distribute equal and fair verdicts by ending the use of mandatory minimums--an inherently racist policy.
Source: 2020 New Mexico Senate campaign website BenRayLujan .com
Jul 8, 2020
Mark Ronchetti:
Opposed to defunding the police
Most police officers are good people and I strongly oppose defunding the police. Additionally, our Albuquerque police officers have already adopted many reforms and I am proud to be endorsed by the Albuquerque Police Officers Association. We need
federal law enforcement help to keep our streets safe. Our local government and leadership have abdicated the responsibility and let violent crime skyrocket. We need to support our police department and bring in federal help to keep our streets safe.
Source: Albuquerque Journal on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Jan 7, 2020
Page last updated: Dec 27, 2020