'They Treat Us Like We're Animals:' Inside Torrance County's Troubled Detention Center
People detained at the Torrance County Detention Facility describe unsanitary and decrepit conditions that they say make it the worst facility in the state
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Despite SCOTUS Ruling, the Biden Administration Can Prevent a Reversion to Trump's Deportation Machine
While a memo from DHS Secretary Mayorkas is in legal limbo, the administration should still take action to protect immigrant communities.
Navajo Voters Deserve Fair Representation in San Juan County, So We Sued
San Juan County passed a redistricting map that violated the rights of Navajo voters. We filed a lawsuit along with partner organizations for new and fair maps.
Latest Press Releases
ACLU of New Mexico Calls for Immediate Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Fatal Las Cruces Shoplifting Incident
The ACLU of New Mexico is calling for the immediate release of bodycam footage of the August 2 fatal shooting by the LCPD.
ACLU of New Mexico Responds to Anti-Abortion Resolutions in Alamogordo and Otero County
The ACLU of NM sent letters to the Alamogordo City Commission and the Otero County Commission reiterating that resolutions opposing the provision of abortion care have no force of law in our state.
ACLU of New Mexico calls for Thorough and Transparent Investigation, Accountability into SWAT Standoff and Death of 15-Year-Old
We are calling on New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas to conduct a thorough, independent and transparent investigation into the July 6 APD and BCSO SWAT standoff that caused a house fire and ended...
In the legislature
Our state advocates and legislative experts are a constant presence in the Roundhouse, working with law and policy makers to ensure the necessary statutes exist to protect our civil rights and civil liberties. From advancing justice to protecting freedom, we will not rest until every New Mexican has their rights protected.
New Mexico Civil Rights Act
The New Mexico Civil Rights Act creates a legal remedy for New Mexicans to bring claims for damages in state court against police officers and other public officials who violate the rights guaranteed to them under the New Mexico Constitution.
