Border militarization separates families and erodes civil liberties
It’s past time we eliminate interior border checkpoints and drastically reduce the number of Border Patrol agents in the region.
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A privately-run ICE detention center got a pay increase, guaranteed minimum during pandemic detention declines
The private prison company running Otero County's immigration detention center got a new agreement guaranteeing nearly $2 million a month after threatening to cancel its contract over low...
Otero County claims ICE facility can't be closed due to bond debt. Experts disagree.
An Otero County official said closing a controversial ICE facility would leave taxpayers responsible for tens of millions in bond debt, but an expert review of financial documents paint a markedly...
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ACLU, Elected Officials, and Community Leaders Call on Secretary Mayorkas to End Title 42 Expulsions
The ACLU of New Mexico, local elected officials, and community leaders today sent a letter asking Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to stop migrant expulsions under Title 42.
ACLU Demands Customs and Border Protection Investigate Recent Deadly Vehicle Pursuit, Release Vehicle Pursuit Policy
The ACLU of New Mexico and the ACLU of Texas sent a letter demanding that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) conduct an independent investigation into an Aug. 3 deadly vehicle pursuit by Border...
ACLU Sues CBP For Excessive Force Against New Mexican Man at Columbus Port Of Entry
The ACLU of New Mexico filed a lawsuit yesterday on behalf of Anastacio Granillo, a 64-year-old New Mexican man who was assaulted by a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officer at the Columbus Port...
