Jay Nair

Weed Shop Loiterers

Downtown Albuquerque busy on this Saturday night as usual. Marijuana now fully legal in New Mexico creating a whole new industry. Workers loitering outside the weed shops trying to meet and greet patrons. Definitely adds a theatrical touch to an already busy evening....

Putin

Many want Vladimir Putin to be charged as a war criminal. Good luck serving that warrant on him. Doubt the rules of criminal procedure or any bureaucratic international tribunal will execute properly within the halls of the Kremlin. Definitely some jurisdictional...

Will Smith Banned

Will Smith banned from attending Oscar ceremonies for 10 years. Ouch. No criminal liability since Chris Rock did not want to press charges. Often DA offices will proceed even without a cooperative victim to "ensure the overall safety of the public" as they call it....

New U.S. Supreme Court Justice

New Supreme Court Justice: Kentanji Brown Jackson.  Historic figure but polarizing nomination. Let's hope the Judiciary skates above politics as they are supposed to. At least that's what they taught us in elementary school social studies class.  #IndependentJudiciary