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Rising to the Moment: A Breakthrough 30‑Day Session for Civil Liberties

This year's legislative session saw ACLU of New Mexico staff, community partners, advocates, and legislative champions showed up ready to work, and ready to lead with courage.

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Feb 19, 2026

ACLU of New Mexico Applauds Passage Of Key Civil Liberties Bills in the 2026 Legislative Session

As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico applauds partner organizations, community advocates, and many legislators for their work advancing civil liberties in New Mexico.
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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

Two signs that read "We build this country together" and "our families have no borders"

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.
A house with ristras hanging on the porch in New Mexico.

The 2026 Legislative Session: Creating A Firewall for Freedom in New Mexico

As we approach the 2026 legislative session, our nation is facing unprecedented threats to our fundamental freedoms. But we aren’t powerless against these attacks.
An image showing the group of panelists at the Rethinking Public Safety town hall in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Rethinking Public Safety Town Hall

The ACLU of New Mexico and the All Safe New Mexico Coalition came together on January 15 for a powerful “Rethinking Public Safety” Town Hall.
Jul 20, 2023

Looking Back at Major Advances in Reproductive Freedom and Trans Rights This Session

The 2023 legislative session stands as one of the ACLU’s most successful. ll told, ten of our priority bills made it over the finish line, more than in any previous session.

By Peter Simonson

New Mexico State Capitol
Jul 19, 2023

The New ICE Chief Should (Finally) Make Good on Biden’s Immigration Promises

Acting Director Lechleitner must not let the ugly politics of immigration stop him from taking swift and meaningful action on detention and enforcement.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters.
Jul 11, 2023

ACLU NM Keeps Advocating for Torrance Closure, Immigrants’ Rights in New Mexico

The ACLU of New Mexico has continued its advocacy for the rights of immigrants in New Mexico, highlighting the dangers of high-speed vehicle pursuits by immigration enforcement officials.

By Leonardo Castañeda

A sign that says border patrol only with a border fence.
Jul 10, 2023

ACLU NM Summer Reading List: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Voices and Characters

In New Mexico, we respect personal freedom and are proud that our state has some of the strongest protections for LGBTQIA+ people in the country. This year's summer reading list celebrates the profound and beautiful storytelling by and of LGBTQIA+ authors and characters. 

ACLU of New Mexico Summer Reading List
Jul 06, 2023

There's a Humanitarian Crisis at Western New Mexico Correctional Facility

I’m speaking up about the horrible things I have witnessed here to try and save women’s lives.

"Things must change or women will continue to die. No one should have to live in conditions like these."
Jul 03, 2023

New Mexico’s Historic Voting Rights Victory

When the New Mexico Voting Rights Act was signed into law, there was an air of relief and gratitude for the hard work and opportunity we had been presented. For the first time in New Mexico’s modern history, voters, advocates, and elected officials will be able to collaborate meaningfully to engage more people than ever before.

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Jun 26, 2023

The Attack on Albuquerque’s Unsheltered Community

How the City of Albuquerque continues to discriminate against our unsheltered community and how they're fighting back.

By Davida Gallegos

The Attack on Albuquerque's Unsheltered COmmunity - "Criminalizing homelessness and displacing people does nothing to address its root causes."
Jun 22, 2023

Cibola High School Ruling a Breakthrough for Indigenous Students

It was such a shocking thing to happen. When the teacher cut the other student’s thick braid off, you could hear her sawing through the hair with the blades. The class was stunned.

Classroom Photo
Jun 09, 2023

Will Customs and Border Protection's Revised Vehicle Pursuit Policy Make Us Safer?

CBP vehicle pursuits have caused dozens of deaths — here’s what you need to know about the new policy.

By Rebecca Sheff

U.S. Border patrol vehicles converge with local police car by border fence.