New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham calls on the federal government to provide reparations after accusing the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of failing to curb fentanyl trafficking into the state. In her remarks, Grisham alleges that a DEA-related operation contributed to fentanyl pills entering New Mexico in large numbers without sufficient intervention. She frames the alleged actions as a significant lapse in enforcement and argues that the resulting fentanyl crisis warrants federal accountability and financial support for the state.
The New York Post and Fox News both report that Grisham’s demand for reparations follows her public criticism of the DEA and her claim that millions of fentanyl pills reached New Mexico during a period in which she says federal oversight was inadequate. Both outlets describe her characterization of the alleged conduct as among the worst of her career.
The reports focus on the governor’s allegations and request for federal remedies. They do not provide additional details across sources about the evidence supporting the claims or any formal response from the DEA at the time of publication.
