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Ex-Judge Arrested for Sheltering Venezuelan Gang Members

4/28/2025

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Former New Mexico judge Joel Cano and his wife Nancy are in hot water after being arrested for allegedly sheltering Venezuelan gang members and tampering with evidence. Federal agents uncovered gang-related materials at their residence, sparking outrage over the potential erosion of judicial integrity and the implications for illegal immigration enforcement in the state.

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Story summary

Former New Mexico judge Joel Cano and his wife Nancy are in hot water after being arrested for allegedly sheltering Venezuelan gang members and tampering with evidence. Federal agents uncovered gang-related materials at their residence, sparking outrage over the potential erosion of judicial integrity and the implications for illegal immigration enforcement in the state.