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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.
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.
May 02, 2023
911: Reimagining a System that Defaults to Dispatching Police
Emergency response systems must be revamped to equip 911 call-takers to dispatch non-police first responders.
Apr 28, 2023
National Crisis in Policing Awaits United Nations Delegation
U.N. experts must produce an objective roadmap of recommendations that will radically reform law enforcement.
Mar 30, 2023
Here's How New Mexico is Leading the Way for Voting Rights
In the face of federal inaction, New Mexican lawmakers are stepping up to enshrine voter protections in law.
Mar 13, 2023
Three Years Later, COVID-19 is Still a Threat to People Who Are Incarcerated
Mass incarceration created a foreseeable disaster.
Feb 20, 2023
How to Support Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Care in New Mexico This Legislative Session
It’s critical that legislators hear from New Mexicans like you who support bodily autonomy in our state.
Jan 27, 2023
We Have An Ambitious Agenda for the 2023 Legislative Session
The most recent elections have made clear that New Mexicans are ready to move forward with a more progressive agenda rooted in justice, equity, and liberty. Here are more details on our 2023 legislative priorities.
By Peter Simonson
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