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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.

Watch: Briefing on the Special Legislative Session

The special legislative session on public safety starts tomorrow, with many harmful bills proposed by the governor. The proposals threaten the rights, dignity, health, and autonomy of New Mexicans across our state.

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The Special Session Won’t Make Communities Safer. A Conversation with ACLU-NM Experts.

Read our Q&A with ACLU-NM policy and legal staff working to safeguard your rights at the Roundhouse.

By Nayomi Valdez, Daniel Williams, Denali Wilson

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2024 Legislative Session Round-up

How we successfully fought for true public safety investments and laid the groundwork for future justice initiatives.

By Nayomi Valdez

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We Must Dismantle the System of Mass Incarceration

There is no research to support the idea that mass incarceration makes our communities any safer. On the contrary, it is destroying families, our society, and has dire economic consequences.

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No more mass incarceration

Rebuilding Lives, Not Prisons

I implore each one of you to care deeply about our fellow human beings, our community, and our children. Let us not lose sight of our shared humanity.

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Rebuilding Lives, Not Prisons

Turning Tragedy to Hope: A Mother's Mission for Change

I believe in rehabilitation and second chances. I’ve learned that it is crucial to address the root causes of incidents like these.

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Turning Tragedy into Hope

Five Ways 'Tough on Crime' Fails New Mexico Families

"Tough on Crime" policies can actually increase the chances that people will turn to criminalized behavior, creating the opposite of the intended effect. 

By Nayomi Valdez

How tough on crime fails new mexico families

Juvenile Justice in New Mexico: One Step Forward, Three Steps Back

We must view children’s behavior and (perceived) misbehavior objectively; we must be honest about where these problems stem from, begin to question the institutions that exist that perpetuate them, and be willing to reimagine what community safety looks like.

By Carla Palacios

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Crime Survivors Want Smart Justice

Our elected leaders must be brave enough to invest in the infrastructure needed to pursue evidence-based solutions known to improve public safety outcomes and abandon, once and for all, failed and outdated policies that create new crimes and increase existing penalties.

By Barron Jones

People not Prisons