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Attorney General Raúl Torrez

Attorney General, State of New Mexico

Raul Ruiz

Raúl Torrez is New Mexico’s 32nd Attorney General. A former federal prosecutor and senior advisor in the U.S. Department of Justice, he has dedicated his career to public service and strengthening the rule of law. Prior to being elected Attorney General, he served as the elected District Attorney for the Albuquerque metro area, where he led one of the state’s largest law offices.

As Attorney General, Torrez has brought a clear and focused approach to some of New Mexico’s most difficult challenges. He has made protecting children a top priority—filing lawsuits against major tech companies like Meta and Snap Inc. for enabling online abuse, investigating failures in the child welfare system, and launching undercover operations to arrest online predators. His office is also working to improve youth mental health and reduce harmful behavior such as cyberbullying and hazing in schools.

Torrez has positioned the New Mexico Department of Justice as a strong advocate for transparency, accountability, and constitutional governance. His office has led national efforts to protect civil rights, challenge executive overreach, and defend the rule of law.

Attorney General Torrez has also led a bipartisan effort to adapt consumer protection laws to the rapidly evolving online marketplace, while simultaneously improving oversight of higher education, and safeguarding New Mexico’s natural resources from environmental harm and exploitation.

A graduate of Harvard University, the London School of Economics, and Stanford Law School, Attorney General Torrez lives in Albuquerque with his wife, Nasha, and their two children.

Panel Information

JUDICIAL ADVOCACY - Under Attack: The Role of Courts in Preserving Rights

11:00 AM

This session will focus on how the courts can play a pivotal role in restoring and protecting the rights of immigrants, Latinos, and marginalized communities, particularly in light of recent changes at both the federal and state levels. With policies that threaten to undermine civil rights, from immigration enforcement actions to restrictive state laws, judicial advocacy has become essential in challenging discriminatory practices and ensuring equal protection under the law. Panelists will discuss key legal battles, the role of the judiciary in defending Latino rights, and how courts can act as a safeguard against erosion of these rights. This conversation will highlight the importance of judicial action in upholding justice and equity for all communities.