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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Locked Out: When School Boards Exclude Native Representation

At a small school district in northwestern New Mexico, many Navajo parents cannot run for local school board or vote in the school district’s elections where their children go to school. 

Navajo Voters Deserve Fair Representation in San Juan County, So We Sued

San Juan County passed a redistricting map that violated the rights of Navajo voters. We filed a lawsuit along with partner organizations for new and fair maps.

By Leonardo Castañeda

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New Records Detail DHS Purchase and Use of Vast Quantities of Cell Phone Location Data

Thousands of previously unreleased records illustrate how government agencies sidestep our Fourth Amendment rights.

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The Inhumane Conditions at MDC Are A Result of Over-Incarceration

Time and time again, we have watched and read news reports that provide a glimpse into the deplorable conditions behind the walls of MDC. A stubborn reliance on mass-incarceration is the reason why.

By Barron Jones, Lalita Moskowitz

"In truth, the conditions at MDC represent an over-incarceration crisis..."

Supreme Court Ruling Rejects the Promise of Miranda Rights

While the decision in Vega v. Tekoh doesn’t reduce the obligation of police to issue Miranda warnings, it eliminates a critical avenue for justice.

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Four Things to Know About the Supreme Court's Ruling in Egbert v. Boule

The Supreme Court's ruling in Egbert v. Boule is a blow to federal police accountability, but border residents still have rights.

By ACLU National

A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle sits parked in front of a crowd of people peering through the U.S.-Mexico border fence in San Diego.

With Roe Overturned, What Comes Next for Abortion Rights?

The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.

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Clifton White Doesn't Need Your Sympathy

Clifton White spent years in and out of prisons, eventually becoming a “jailhouse lawyer,” husband, father and finally community leader, whose activism would once again land him behind bars.

By Davida Gallegos

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Trans Joy Is Most Necessary When It Feels the Most Impossible

When forces larger than us try to break our spirit, we can respond as forcefully and effectively with joy as we can with anger, defiance, and protest.

By ACLU National

Trans activists march at the Black Transnational Rally with a rainbow flag in the West Village of Manhattan.

ACLU Repro Rights Community Engagement Strategist Talks About the Status of Repro Rights in New Mexico

In this interview, we sat down with ACLU of New Mexico Community Engagement Specialist Dakota Waterson to get the run-down on reproductive rights across the country and New Mexico.

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