[Rajoo]

Originally Posted by whell

https://www.abqjournal.com/2532243/j...itutional.html

I've often made the point that liberal judges contribute to the rise in violent crime. Here's another example that underscores that point.

From your link.

Pena did not appear in person for Wednesday’s hearing at the 2nd Judicial District Court in downtown Albuquerque, and the attorney representing him, Carter Harrison, did not dispute Pena’s past criminal record.

But Harrison, who is also the attorney for the state Republican Party, cited a U.S. District Court ruling in January that found the state’s current prohibition on convicted felons holding office once they’ve completed the terms of their sentence – unless they get a pardon from the governor – would likely be rejected by the state Supreme Court.

“This statute’s constitutionality is in grave doubt, at the very least,” Harrison said.

After deliberating for more than 30 minutes, the judge ultimately agreed with that argument.

That was a judicial decision and not a political one. And your spin is too transparent.