Gov. Lujan Grisham Demands Federal Reparations Over DEA's Role in Fentanyl Crisis
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is demanding federal reparations after accusing the DEA of fueling the state's fentanyl crisis by allowing millions of pills to flood her state.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is demanding federal reparations after accusing the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of allowing millions of fentanyl pills to flood her state, contributing to a devastating crisis that has claimed hundreds of lives. The governor's office claims that DEA negligence led to the proliferation of fentanyl, which has had catastrophic consequences for New Mexico residents. Lujan Grisham is calling on the federal government to take responsibility and provide reparations for the harm inflicted upon her state. This move comes as part of a broader effort to address the root causes of the opioid crisis.