A far-left New Mexico lawmaker is facing backlash after unveiling a controversial website that allows users to track and report Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across the state — a move that legal experts warn could border on federal obstruction of justice.
State Rep. Marianna Anaya (D–Albuquerque) announced the launch of Aguas, a website she says has been in development for months and is designed to “document ICE activity” and “report missing people.” But the project’s premise — encouraging the public to upload photos, videos, and detailed descriptions of federal enforcement actions — has drawn immediate criticism and concern that it could tip off illegal immigrants and criminal suspects to evade arrest.
According to Anaya, her office created the platform so people could “anonymously upload a picture, a video, and a brief description of what they saw and where.” She told local media that all user data would be “scrubbed of metadata” and that “everything that you see on the Aguas website is publicly available.”
However, critics note that such a site effectively crowdsources surveillance of federal officers, a move that could expose their identities, compromise ongoing investigations, and endanger public safety.
Anaya insisted the website is “not to be used for any kind of harassment or interfering with law enforcement,” but its very purpose — to track ICE arrests and movements — raises legal red flags. Under 8 U.S.C. §1324, it is a federal offense to aid, abet, conceal, or harbor an illegal alien or to obstruct federal agents in carrying out immigration enforcement. The law also prohibits anyone from providing information or assistance intended to help individuals evade detection or apprehension by ICE.
Despite these serious concerns, Anaya is framing the effort as a “community resource.” “You do have rights,” she said, claiming the website offers legal and informational tools “if you are approached by anyone.”
The site’s operators admit that the posted submissions are unverified, and that “the only way in which we would change that to something that was verified” would be through confirmation from “community partners.” In other words, the platform relies on activist groups — not law enforcement — to validate reports of ICE activity.
The website also includes a feature to “report missing people,” but given its political slant and the lack of verification standards, the site’s accuracy and intent remain questionable.
Anaya is the same lawmaker who compared ICE detention facilities in New Mexico to a “concentration camp,” blasted as an antisemitic statement that trivializes the Holocaust.
National observers quickly condemned the project. Libs of TikTok posted on X: “New Mexico State Rep. Marianna Anaya (D) just launched a website to track ICE agents’ movements and operations across New Mexico. Impeding ICE operations is a CRIME.”
Indeed, if users employ the site to warn targets of pending ICE operations or to help criminal aliens evade arrest, it could constitute obstruction of justice or aiding and abetting under federal law — crimes punishable by prison time.
In a state already struggling with border-related crime and drug trafficking, Rep. Anaya’s website blurs the line between “community activism” and active interference with federal immigration enforcement — a distinction that could soon attract attention not only from voters, but from federal prosecutors.
Sad.
I thought legislators had to swear an oath to uphold the constitution and swear allegiance to the United States when they’re sworn in.
Thank you, ICE.
Arrest Amaya.
This homosexual is a perfect example of why New Mexico is at the bottom of every list. It has no practical work experience except community organizing and politics. It’s company is a front for out of state leftist NGOs. Let’s not forget the she/they crap! It’s LLC website https://www.anayaconsult.com/
She needs to go to jail for being g a traitor
Here’s hoping she is immediately invested and removed from public office. Wonder who she’s kin to.
Counter attack. Call ICE if you have credible evidence of illegals in your community. 🇺🇸
she copied the idea from countless others that are already doing this. New Mexico democrats are turning our state into Calif, NY State, Massachusetts. we are already the number one poverty state yet the nations premier oil producer – how did democrats manage that ? poverty when the oil money just keeps coming ? NM is beyond being fixed because the voters wont fix it. its only going to get worse. if we get keller again, then Deb Haaland, there will be even more pain. democart voters oblivious to what they are doing to themselves and their children. its demonic. as an aside, what would people think if i posted on my websites how proud i am that i am straight and not gay ?? no doubt there would be backlash. yet the gay community has to post their orientation on their websites as if we care. its strange.
After reading aboit the cartels and the kidnappings and other cases of violence in Albuquerque it appears this woman cares absolutely nothing about our state, but especially the Albuquerque area. Why would anyone want the crime there that comes from illegals especially cartels? And the fact that no democrat nor the governor are challenging this should tell us what they want. Appears crime ridden Mexico is their goal.
She/it should be in jail!
Enemy of the State, domestic enemy.
It would be so nice if our ‘leaders’ were as interested in NM citizens as they are in illegals, what a pleasant place NM would be. Oh but NM citizens are only needed for their taxpayers dollars, anything else citizens are unimportant. Voters are limited to the choices available at election time. If we don’t vote, the dregs will get into office by default so we are up sh*t creek without a paddle. Heaven help NM.
The iCE man cometh.
Don’t forget the ICE.
Let’s document her, she is disgusting and it makes me wonder what kind of idiot’s elect these people?
This individual should already be in federal prison. If an ICE agent or their family members are harmed in any manner she needs to be held accountable. If an agent is killed as a result of her activities she needs to be charged with accessory to murder. Real question is who is providing these people with the onformation?
It won’t be long now… I just sent this article to Tom Homan.
You should be hearing from ICE — SOON, Marianna.
Ya’all have a nice day, now, ya’ hear.
Another dimwit dem.. I am pleading to all the independents out there. The writing is on the wall for the dumb-dems.. they are ruining our beautiful state with their venom.
Including our present mayor of “Q”
I believe that in NM that stupid + crooked = major political success. They need to stop trying to normalize their perversion. They are still transitioning kids! Quietly, but still doing it. UNM Hospital has “trans” patients (I looked it up on a website that tracks that garbage.). The government is far more crooked than we know…Soros, hedge funds, and cartels are the ones truly running this state. Our Congressional senators and reps aren’t elected; they’re Selected.
Stop voting for persons simply because they have a D behind their name. This is NOT ur Grandfathers Dem party. Wake up ur voting against your and ur families well being. Vote for policies that protect your families and our state.
Traitor
Arrest her for impeding federal law enforcement efforts.
Arrest all the traitors. I am so sick of this crap. Every last traitor, especially the commie traitors in Congress who hate America and want healthcare for illegals.
Copy CAT
Noem and Homan need to know about her.