Plaintiffs will argue continued court oversight is necessary
SANTA FE—On Monday, June 29, in a video court hearing, Yazzie plaintiffs will argue that it is critical the court continue to hold the state accountable to the landmark 2018 court ruling that found the state was violating students’ rights to a sufficient education. They will also argue that the State of New Mexico should be required to develop a comprehensive plan to overhaul the public education system.
The hearing will be before Judge Matthew Wilson of the First Judicial District Court.
The state filed a motion to dismiss the case in March even though, by its own admission, the state is not fulfilling its constitutional duty to provide a sufficient education to all students.
WHAT:
Hearing on plaintiff and defendant motions in Yazzie/Martinez v. State of New Mexico
WHO:
- Judge Matthew Wilson
- Counsel for Yazzie plaintiffs, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty cooperating attorneys
- Counsel for Martinez plaintiffs, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) attorneys
- Counsel for the State of New Mexico
WHEN:
Monday, June 29, 2020, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
REMOTE ACCESS TO COURT PROCEEDINGS:
Because of the COVID-19 health crisis, in person viewing of the hearing is not available.
Access by telephone:
- 1-316-536-0667
- Pin: 956818702#
Access by video:
The Yazzie plaintiffs’ reply brief with exhibits—including declarations in opposition to State of New Mexico’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit by the All Pueblo Council of Governors, Mescalero Apache Tribe, Navajo Nation’s Department of Dine Education, and Jicarilla Apache Nation (Exhibits A-D, pages 48-55)—can be found here: https://www.nmpovertylaw.org/yazzie-plaintiffs-response-states-mtd-with-exhibits-a-j-2020-05-01/
The final ruling in the lawsuit can be found here: https://www.nmpovertylaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/D-101-CV-2014-00793-Final-Judgment-and-Order-NCJ-1.pdf