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NM Supreme Court: Whistleblowers can’t sue state officials in their personal capacities

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 24, 2016

Former New Mexico Secretary of State Mary Herrera allegedly fired two employees of her office in 2010 for speaking with the FBI, which was investigating her conduct. The employees sued Herrera under the New Mexico Whistleblower Protection Act. Last year, … Continue reading →

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Former NM public officials can be sued for whistleblower violations

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on April 24, 2015

In 2010, New Mexico Secretary of State Mary Herrera fired two employees of her office, James Flores and Manny Vildasol, after they reported to the FBI what they considered to be criminal activity by Herrera. At the time, she was … Continue reading →

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