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Feb 12, 2026
Driver Privacy and Safety Act (SB 40) Passed by the Senate
Today, the New Mexico Senate passed the Driver Privacy and Safety Act, bringing the state closer to protecting New Mexicans’ location data from being weaponized for immigration enforcement, constitutionally protected activities, or to track people seeking legal healthcare.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
May 02, 2023
The Sneaky Way the Police Could Abuse Their Power to Restrict Free Speech
The Supreme Court needs to hear a case out of Texas in order to protect people arrested for exercising their constitutional right to free expression and protest.
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