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flag Albuquerque attorneys claim the city’s jail has become a de facto homeless shelter, with transient bookings nearly tripling since 2022 due to arrests for minor offenses, violating a 2017 court settlement.

flag Albuquerque attorneys allege the city is using its jail as a de facto homeless shelter, with transient bookings nearly tripling from 3,670 in 2022 to nearly 12,000 in 2025, largely due to arrests for minor offenses like failing to appear in court after citations for trespassing or obstructing sidewalks. flag Plaintiffs argue this contradicts a 2017 court settlement meant to reduce incarceration of unhoused and mentally ill people, claiming the city has resumed aggressive enforcement despite asserting compliance. flag The city has not responded to recent legal filings, while police say policies still align with the agreement.

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