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New Mexico Must Keep Its Promise on Civil Rights

Five years ago, New Mexico made a promise. When our state passed the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, we declared that the rights guaranteed by the New Mexico Constitution meant something.

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Billboards Celebrate NM Civil Rights Act Fifth Anniversary

To commemorate the five-year anniversary of the New Mexico Civil Rights Act (NMCRA), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico has placed five billboards praising the landmark law across Albuquerque.
A billboard that says "The NM Civil Rights Act turns five. Justice never gets old" with a "Welcome to New Mexico" sign on it.

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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.

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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

New Mexico Roundhouse

Biden Administration Issues Policy Protecting Access to Abortion for Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth

We applaud this step, and urge the administration to ensure access to reproductive health care for all people in government custody.

Three women with raised fists, wearing masks with "BAN OFF OUR BODIES" printed on them and carrying a purple banner, lead other protestors at the Women's March Rally For Abortion Justice In Washington, D.C.

How to Navigate Mental Health Apps That May Share Your Data

As period-tracking apps draw scrutiny, we should also consider how a broader array of health apps may intrude on our privacy.

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A Look at History: Civil Liberties Are on the Ballot

Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.

Voting booths lined up at polling station during in a public school in Brooklyn, New York.

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.

Pro-abortion signage in front of the Supreme Court.

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.

Protesters marching in Washington, DC, and carrying signs saying Abortion Is An Unalienable Human Right.

Impending Threat of Abortion Criminalization Brings New Urgency to the Fight for Digital Privacy

As the Supreme Court nears a ruling that could allow abortion to be criminalized by politicians, privacy activists and lawmakers must shift our approach in the states.

By ACLU National

A protest sign that reads “My Body, My Business.”

Six Ways You Can Join the Fight for Abortion Rights

This is a perilous moment for our rights, but there are still ways to take action to support and protect abortion rights

By ACLU National

Protesters at an abortion rights rally in Washington DC.