New Mexico Governor voids territorial orders targeting Native Americans

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor on Monday voided four pre-statehood proclamations that targeted Native Americans during what was a tumultuous time across the western frontier as federal soldiers tried to defeat Navajos, Apaches and others.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham described the 19th century proclamations by former territorial governors as offensive, saying rescinding the proclamations would help to heal old wounds and strengthen bonds with Native American communities.

“The government of New Mexico has not always respected the importance and sovereignty of our Native American citizens, and our history is sadly stained with cruel mistreatment of Native Americans,” Lujan Grisham wrote in an executive order issued on Indigenous Peoples Day.

Lujan Grisham, a Democrat who is running for reelection, pointed to counties within the territory that once offered bounties for scalps of Apache men and women.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/governor-voids-territorial-orders-targeting-native-americans/ar-AA12ObQM

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. This is a very smart move by Grisham!

Historically and politically right on target.

[triron]

3. Last poll shows her with a 12 point lead.

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2. Yes but what took so long?

[2naSalit]

4. Research?

It takes a bit of research to find all angles and language to make sure it's legal and won;t be contested, then there is determining the actual language of the proclamation. If there are complications, takes longer.

That's how I see the time issue, at least. Instant legislation and rulings are rarely a thing.