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May 28, 2024

Empowering Black Philanthropy: The Birth of ACLU of New Mexico’s Black Donor Network

Simone comes from a family of social justice activists and has a personal and profound understanding of the Black experience here in New Mexico. She is a native of Albuquerque and a proud graduate of...

Simone comes from a family of social justice activists and has a personal and profound understanding of the Black experience here in New Mexico. She is a native of Albuquerque and a proud graduate of...

Black Donor Network Launch
Black Donor Network Launch
May 10, 2024

Five Things to Know About the Supreme Court Case Threatening Doctors Providing Emergency Abortion Care

Reproductive Freedom
The case will determine whether federal law protects pregnant people's right to emergency care.
The case will determine whether federal law protects pregnant people's right to emergency care.
A group of demonstrators holding a banner saying "Our Bodies, Our Freedom."
A group of demonstrators holding a banner saying "Our Bodies, Our Freedom."
May 5, 2024

Remembering Barron Jones, a Beacon of Justice

It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to a cherished colleague, advocate, and friend, Barron Jones, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on the night of March 22.

It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to a cherished colleague, advocate, and friend, Barron Jones, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on the night of March 22.

Barron Jones
Barron Jones
Apr 4, 2024

"We Do No Such Thing": What the 303 Creative Decision Means and Doesn't Mean for Anti-Discrimination and Public Accommodation Laws

Businesses offering expressive services do not have a First Amendment right to refuse to serve customers based on their identity. The SCOTUS decision merely recognizes a business’s right to choose not to sell...
Businesses offering expressive services do not have a First Amendment right to refuse to serve customers based on their identity. The SCOTUS decision merely recognizes a business’s right to choose not to sell...
A Pride supporter (whose face cannot be seen) holds an Intersex-inclusive Pride Flag in their hair while facing the Supreme Court.
A Pride supporter (whose face cannot be seen) holds an Intersex-inclusive Pride Flag in their hair while facing the Supreme Court.
Mar 26, 2024

Remembering Barron Jones

We at the ACLU of New Mexico are gutted by this loss but will carry forward Barron’s devotion to making New Mexico a more humane, just, and equitable place.

We at the ACLU of New Mexico are gutted by this loss but will carry forward Barron’s devotion to making New Mexico a more humane, just, and equitable place.

Barron Jones
Barron Jones
Mar 12, 2024

How to Protect Consumer Privacy and Free Speech

Consumer privacy laws should strengthen free speech protections online, and vice versa. Here’s how it can be done.
Consumer privacy laws should strengthen free speech protections online, and vice versa. Here’s how it can be done.
A gavel on a laptop.
A gavel on a laptop.