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Raúl Torrez

Democratic · NM · Attorney General of New Mexico

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Raúl Torrez has been New Mexico's attorney general since 2023. He is a former Bernalillo County district attorney and federal prosecutor.

Where Raúl Torrez stands, based on their records

Supports

Anti-Corruption (1 record), Gun Control (1 record), Civil Rights (1 record),

Track record

Track record — Anti-Corruption

Anti-Corruption · 1 support

  • On April 8, 2026, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a 225-page investigation into systemic failures at the Children, Youth and Families Department and filed a lawsuit alleging misuse of confidentiality laws and retaliation against caregivers and professionals who raised concerns. The lawsuit sought transparency and accountability for child-welfare operations.

    April 8, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: content.govdelivery.com

Track record — Gun Control

Gun Control · 1 support

  • Received the endorsement of GIFFORDS, the gun-violence-prevention organization, in his 2026 re-election campaign for New Mexico Attorney General.

    June 30, 2026Supports Gun Control

    Source: giffords.org

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 1 support

  • On April 8, 2026, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez released a 225-page investigation into systemic failures at the Children, Youth and Families Department and filed a lawsuit alleging misuse of confidentiality laws and retaliation against caregivers and professionals who raised concerns. The lawsuit sought transparency and accountability for child-welfare operations.

    April 8, 2026Supports Civil Rights

    Source: content.govdelivery.com

Track record — Corporate Accountability

Corporate Accountability · 1 support

  • As New Mexico Attorney General, secured a $375 million jury verdict against Meta Platforms, which a Santa Fe jury found liable for violating New Mexico's Unfair Practices Act over child-safety harms on Facebook and Instagram.

    March 24, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: cnbc.com

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