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As we embrace the historical significance of Hispanic Heritage Month, we take immense pride in recognizing the invaluable contributions of these visionary leaders, who have been the backbone of the ACLU of New Mexico’s programmatic endeavors.

As a country, we disproportionately incarcerate individuals with serious mental illnesses, but our carceral system does little to nothing to address their needs.

In a huge victory for tribal sovereignty, this June, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the attack against ICWA in Brackeen v. Haaland.

We challenge the Lujan Grisham administration and all policymakers to rise to the occasion and commit to equal if not greater investments in meaningful, evidence-based diversion and treatment programs that allow for education, rehabilitation, housing, and economic dignity to be achieved.

In July, more than 90 percent of the average 30,000 people held daily in ICE detention were housed in private facilities, as private corporation revenues from immigrant detention soar.

Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.

Senior Indigenous Justice Staff Attorney Preston Sanchez explains why access to language assistance is vital to the overall health of Indigenous people.

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.

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