Albuquerque mayoral candidate Darren White has issued a fiery rebuke of Mayor Tim Keller’s latest move to shield illegal immigrants from federal enforcement, calling it a “reckless abuse of city resources” and demanding immediate federal scrutiny.
In a July 12 Facebook post, Keller announced a new policy directing the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) to answer public inquiries about the presence of federal immigration agents in the city.
“Our APD does not enforce immigration laws. But when something doesn’t feel right in your neighborhood, you deserve to know what’s going on,” Keller wrote. “That’s why we’ve created a new way to verify if federal immigration agents are operating in our city. You can now call APD directly to get answers.”
The post featured a group of activists holding a banner that read “Immigrant Friendly — Burque Strong,” surrounded by butterfly motifs — a well-known symbol of open-borders activism. Notably, several protestors in the photo held signs referencing Senate Bills 250 and 836, which include provisions tied to immigrant protections and limiting law enforcement collaboration with ICE.
But White — a former sheriff, police officer, and cabinet secretary for public safety — isn’t having it. In a formal letter sent to U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison, White demanded a federal investigation into whether Keller’s directive violates any laws, particularly those pertaining to obstruction of justice or interference with federal duties.
“As stated in a public post by Mayor Keller, ‘You can now call APD directly to get answers’ regarding the presence of federal immigration agents,” White wrote. “This directive… risks compromising sensitive operations, places federal personnel in imminent danger, and could even endanger members of the public.”
White emphasized that Keller’s policies are putting political ideology above public safety. “If Mayor Keller doesn’t want ICE making apprehensions in public, he can rescind the Sanctuary City law and allow ICE access to the Prisoner Transport Center,” he added. “That would be safer for law enforcement, the public, and even the criminals being apprehended.”
In a pointed section of the letter, White also called on the U.S. Attorney to publish the criminal histories of illegal immigrants arrested in recent ICE operations to dispel any illusions that these efforts are targeting innocents. “This will provide the public with the clarity necessary to avoid any confusion… confusion ironically exacerbated by a mayor demonizing federal law enforcement at every town hall he attends,” White said.
Keller’s latest “sanctuary hotline” is being slammed across social media, with many citizens expressing outrage. Comments under his post include: “Keller is pro-everything BUT America!” and “Don’t re-elect this Klown Tim.”
As crime surges and federal agents work to dismantle cartel-driven smuggling networks across New Mexico, White’s tough-on-crime approach is striking a chord with voters who are tired of radical policies that use taxpayer-funded police departments to protect lawbreakers.
“Mayor Keller is turning APD into a concierge service for illegal immigrants, not a law enforcement agency,” one voter commented.
With the mayoral race intensifying, White’s call for federal oversight may be a turning point, as New Mexicans decide whether to continue down Keller’s lawless path or return to a government that puts citizen safety first.
democrats treat the illegals better than they treat the natural born citizen. its because the illegals are our replacements. the democrats are counting on them for votes. the next time we get a dem president and congress, they will all be legalized and able to vote. then we will all live under their regime for the rest of our lives. we are on the verge of losing our nation to people from other countries. its happened, but it just isnt complete.
Agree 200 %! I’m amazed about how many voters don’t know this! We need to Share & Share and VOTE in every Election, not just a presidential one.
Arrest Keller
We don’t want Tim Keller as our Mayor as much as we don’t want illegal aliens here!! Not surprised Keller is just as useless as MLG. Those two should not even be called American citizens and shipped the f*ck out. I’m tired of illegals taking our resources…housing, food, jobs, medical care, meanwhile ACTUAL AMERICANS barely get by. Just disgusting. AMERICANS FIRST everyone else can go home!!!!
First of all, I find it amazing that there is an actual phone line for this when you can’t reach Keller either by phone or email regarding the homeless encampment crisis. The drugs being brought in by the illegal population only exacerbates the homeless problem.
New Mexico is a city that encourages legal immigration but not illegal.
I so agree and unless we vote out these crazies nothing will change. There would be no homeless encampment.
and illegals need to be deported.
no one talks about the fact that large numbers of illegals have no interest in becoming “americans”. they are here for the money and benefits. nothing else. some of them are on you tube saying america sucks and that they want the money and freebies. nothing else. its been that way for decades.
so agree and we need to get rid of the freeloaders. And that includes New Mexicans who can work but choose to stay on welfare… That needs to change as well.
Tiny Tim is proving that he is only supporting illegals and NOT NM CITIZENS, as so many other NM politicians. New Mexico has been New Mexico for decades and now the dems are turning it into a garbage heap with their trash political ‘leaders’. NM used to be Land of Enchantment but now it’s the land of excrement and garbage political leaders.
I would expect nothing less from a state run by criminals. The fuse has been lit in NM & America. Our beloved country will soon completely implode. It’s not if, but when. What a pity that our own citizens allow it.
There is no justice in New Mexico!
Fight back by calling and overwhelming the number with false flag reporting😜. Can’t beat them until we unite and push back hard in the midterms, in the meantime call their number and ask others to do the same to overload it! Do not accept their version of normal and simply talk tough, we’ve got to make calls, attend town halls and speak up. Hopefully we can unite behind a candidate like the dems always manage to do!
It is completely mind boggling that elected government elite officials and the political appointees would rather aid and abet criminals instead of enforcing the law. I hope Trump starts arresting and filing charges against these scumbags for conspiracy and treason against the legal citizens. They get elected by spewing lies and construing the actual facts. They prey on the ignorant and the bleeding hearts of the elderly just like the sad sobbing animal human ads on tv. No telling how much money that organization makes. Michael Padilla throws a huge montanza before the voting. Those of us that want to put boots on the ground need to attend these rallies and ask questions and present the actual facts. Hard to herd sheep but a few break out of the herd and pay attention.
Darren White is a dope dealer, and his position regarding illegal aliens won’t outweigh his contribution to mental health problems among our young people and increased crime related to dispensaries and legal weed in general. I don’t like Keller, never did, however we must find a candidate who isn’t vested in the THC industry. Talk about a CORRUPT INDUSTRY!!
Im Speechless !!
Hi! Oh Gees.. where does this sound like a good idea… What about the law that our state leaders did to us that not only allows but promotes Non Citizens of the U.S., to become police officers, sheriffs, and so much more. They to be in positions of power over us. Our NM legislature, even picked which Immigrants/Non citizens, they want to power over us.. I was shocked when I heard this. I had heard other “Blue states/ communities, were promoting this, but didn’t know …. this happened to us…. I believe this happened April 17th!