# Bernalillo County

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-22**: Legal Challenge Filed — Attorneys file a motion alleging the city is using the facility as a 'de facto' jail in violation of the settlement.
- **2023-05-15**: Gateway Center Opens — The City of Albuquerque opens the first phase of the Gateway Center for the unhoused.
- **1995-01-01**: McClendon Settlement Reached — The city and county enter a federal settlement agreement over unconstitutional jail conditions.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Albuquerque Legal Battle Intensifies Over Repurposing Jail as Homeless Shelter
2026-03-22 18:01:41 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Attorneys in a landmark civil rights case have accused the City of Albuquerque of violating settlement terms by using a former jail facility as a homeless shelter. The dispute centers on whether the repurposed facility maintains the restrictive characteristics of a correctional institution, potentially triggering federal oversight.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/albuquerque-jail-homeless-shelter-legal-dispute

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