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A New Phase in Civil Liberties Advocacy: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
For decades, the ACLU of New Mexico has worked alongside communities to defend civil liberties and expand the promise of the constitution. Today, with fundamental freedoms under intensifying attack and the stakes for our democracy higher than ever, that work has never been more urgent.
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Mar 18, 2026
Your Questions Answered: Filming ICE Interactions Safely
Despite government attacks against protesters and the press, documenting interactions with law enforcement and federal agents is protected by the First Amendment. ACLU experts break down what you need to know.
Jan 16, 2026
Previewing The Fight for Freedom, Safety, and Privacy at the Roundhouse
As we approach the start of this year’s legislative session on January 20th, our fundamental freedoms are under unprecedented attack nationwide. During this challenging time, we are ready to fight for the rights and freedoms of all New Mexicans.
Dec 19, 2025
A New Mexican Father Was Ripped Away From His Family After This New Mexico Agency Illegally Coordinated With ICE
Juan Lamas Aguilar has been held at the Torrance County Detention Facility since July 10.
Dec 11, 2025
Detained Immigrants Detail Physical Abuse and Inhumane Conditions at Largest Immigration Detention Center in the U.S.
In a letter calling to end immigration detention at Fort Bliss, interviews with 45 people report physical and sexual abuse, medical neglect, and intimidation to self-deport.
Aug 22, 2025
Resisting Millitarized Detention at Fort Bliss
We are living through a shameful moment in this country's history. The opening of the Fort Bliss detention camp on a military base that spans Texas and New Mexico is the latest escalation in the Trump administration's agenda of mass detention and deportation.
Aug 12, 2025
Rebecca Sheff Breaks Down Trump’s Immigration Policies and What They Mean for New Mexico
In this interview, Rebecca Sheff, senior staff attorney specializing in immigrants’ rights, discusses how the administration’s policies have uniquely impacted New Mexico...
By Carla Palacios
Aug 06, 2025
Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Children born to parents who are undocumented or have temporary status will retain their right to birthright citizenship. The ACLU explains how the legal fight unfolded.
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