Legal Disclaimer & Privacy Policy

Legal Disclaimer (Protecting the Coalition)

A. Accuracy of Information: The Eddy/Chaves Taxpayer Coalition (the "Coalition") acts as a public ledger for community-submitted data. While we strive to vet all submissions for accuracy using metadata and visual verification, the Coalition is not responsible for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in user-contributed content.

B. "Citizen Audit" Rights & NMSA Compliance: All documentation hosted on this site is intended to track publicly funded assets in public spaces. We operate under the following legal understandings:

  • NMSA 1978, § 14-2-1 (Right to Inspect Public Records): We believe that the real-time observation of public equipment usage is a modern extension of the public's right to inspect the "affairs of government."

  • Public Asset Doctrine: There is no "expectation of privacy" for a government employee operating a taxpayer-funded vehicle in public view.

  • Prohibited Conduct: We do not condone or encourage trespassing on private property or any violation of NMSA 1978, § 30-3A-2 (Stalking). Our focus is strictly on the fiscal accountability of public equipment, not the harassment of individuals.

C. No Legal Advice: The contents of this website do not constitute legal advice. Users are responsible for ensuring their methods of documentation comply with local and state laws.

2. Privacy Policy (Protecting the Contributors)

A. Anonymity is Paramount: We recognize the potential for professional or personal retaliation in a small community. Our system is designed to prioritize the evidence, not the identity of the provider.

B. Data Collection:

  • Metadata: We collect the GPS and time-stamp data embedded in your photos to verify the "Digital Audit."

  • Personal Info: Unless you voluntarily provide your name for follow-up, your submission is treated as anonymous.

  • IP Addresses: We do not sell or share IP addresses with any third-party or government entities.

C. Use of Information: Data submitted is used solely to build Forensic Evidence Packets to pressure officials for fiscal transparency regarding NMSA 1978, § 66-7-308 (Traffic Laws) and general fund allocations.

D. Third-Party Requests: The Coalition will resist any informal or non-judicial requests by government agencies to identify contributors. We stand with the "Nobody" who has the courage to speak up.

3. Terms of Use

By using this site or submitting evidence, you agree that:

  1. You are providing truthful information to the best of your knowledge.

  2. You grant the Coalition the right to use and distribute the media provided for oversight purposes.

  3. You will not submit content that is intentionally false, malicious, or unrelated to government waste.

1. LEGAL COUNSEL STATEMENT

This notice is issued by the Legal Oversight Committee, a body comprised of attorneys and legal professionals who are active members and stakeholders of the Eddy/Chaves Taxpayer Coalition. We represent a unified bloc of over $850 million in local taxable assets.

Be advised: Any attempt to utilize the machinery of government to harass, intimidate, or retaliate against any member of this Coalition will be met with immediate, aggressive, and sustained legal action. We do not merely monitor the ledger; we protect the people who hold it.

2. CONSTITUTIONAL STANDING (U.S. & NEW MEXICO)

The actions of this Coalition—specifically the documentation of public assets in public spaces—are protected under the following supreme mandates:

  • First Amendment (U.S. Constitution): The right to petition the government for a redress of grievances and the right to document public officials in the discharge of their duties is "clearly established" law. (See Glik v. Cunniffe and Garrison v. Louisiana).

  • Article II, Section 17 (NM Constitution): "Every person may freely speak, write and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right..."

  • The Right to Audit: There is no expectation of privacy for a government employee operating taxpayer-funded equipment on public roadways.

3. STATUTORY SHIELD: NMSA § 41-4A-1 (NM CIVIL RIGHTS ACT)

Officials must understand that the "Old Boys' Network" cannot shield them from financial ruin. Under the New Mexico Civil Rights Act (2021):

  • Waiver of Sovereign Immunity: The state and its political subdivisions (counties) have waived immunity for claims brought under the bill of rights.

  • The End of Qualified Immunity: Per NMSA § 41-4A-4, qualified immunity is NOT a defense for any public official who violates a citizen's rights under the laws or constitution of New Mexico.

  • Personal Consequences: We will pursue every avenue to ensure that those who abuse their authority are held accountable. If you target a member of this coalition, you are inviting a forensic audit into your own professional conduct and liability.

4. DEFINITION OF RETALIATION

For the purpose of our tracking, the Coalition defines retaliation as including, but not limited to:

  • Unjustified traffic stops or "profiling" of member vehicles.

  • Targeted code enforcement or "administrative harassment" of member businesses.

  • Intimidation or "snooping" into the private lives of coalition leadership.

  • Threats of professional termination or "blackballing" within county circles.

5. DIRECTIVE TO COUNSEL

Our legal team has been directed to bypass informal complaints and move directly to District Court filings and Tort Claims Notices the moment an act of retaliation is verified. We have the resources to litigate these matters for as long as necessary to ensure justice is served.

 

"The only difference between a public servant and a public tyrant is the belief that no one is watching. We are watching."

The Legal Oversight Committee In Association with the Eddy/Chaves Taxpayer Coalition