Here in New Mexico, our criminal justice system is undergoing a series of reforms, aimed at ending unconstitutional policing, jail overcrowding, and wealth-based incarceration to create a justice system that is more accountable, fair, and equitable. Because the reforms are new, it’s still too early to assess what is working and what needs changing.  Unfortunately, that hasn’t stopped some elected officials from telling the public that justice reform is causing crime to rise.

Many New Mexicans are asking, what is really going on? This preliminary report clears up some of the confusion by identifying the major reforms underway and separating myth from reality.  

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Beyond the Myths: Making Sense of the Public Debate about Crime in New Mexico

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Beginning on January 16^th the ACLU of New Mexico, our partners, and our supporters will be engaged in policy change at the roundhouse. The 2018 legislative session will be filled with 30 days of budget-focused bills and priorities our Governor wants to see pass before her term comes to an end. With threats to our civil liberties coming fast and furious from the Trump Administration, we need to mobilize to protect our rights here in our state.  We anticipate new efforts by the Governor and her legislative allies to ramp up misguided “tough-on-crime” policies that will cost the state a lot of money but do little to increase public safety in our communities. We also expect to see dangerous efforts to limit access to reproductive healthcare and to push for a rewrite of the U.S. Constitution.

We are providing legislative resources to equip New Mexicans with the tools to help protect and expand civil liberties in our state. This advocacy guide provides information about the ACLU-NM’s legislative agenda and how you can get involved to advocate on key issues.

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Complete 2018 Legislative Advocacy Guide.pdf

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