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By Rob Nikolewski | Capitol Report New Mexico
LEGAL CROSSFIRE: New Mexico fought increased litigation from Hispanic and Native American groups as well as Democrats and Republicans during the redistricting process.
SANTA FE — They squabbled in the Legislature. They squabbled with the Governor’s Office. They squabbled in court. And the state Supreme Court squabbled with the retired judge they put in charge of reapportioning New Mexico’s voting districts before a final decision was reached.
And the cost in legal fees for all this squabbling? More than $7.9 million.
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