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Rising to the Moment: A Breakthrough 30‑Day Session for Civil Liberties

This year's legislative session saw ACLU of New Mexico staff, community partners, advocates, and legislative champions showed up ready to work, and ready to lead with courage.

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May 19, 2026

ACLU, Joined by State Legislators, Asks NM Supreme Court to Halt CYFD Directive Separating Newborns from Their Families

Emergency petition filed late Monday challenges directive that bypasses state and federal law and harms children.
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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.
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The 2026 Legislative Session: Creating A Firewall for Freedom in New Mexico

As we approach the 2026 legislative session, our nation is facing unprecedented threats to our fundamental freedoms. But we aren’t powerless against these attacks.
An image showing the group of panelists at the Rethinking Public Safety town hall in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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.
Jul 12, 2021

At End of SCOTUS Term, Where Are We on LGBTQ+ Rights?

The Supreme Court took action on three cases directly affecting LGBTQ+ rights, and now the term is over. One of the rulings may well turn out to be a watershed moment in trans rights, while the other two suggest that the court has reached a stalemate

Photo of the Supreme Court Justices in black robes as composed October 27, 2020.
Jul 06, 2021

President Biden Can Prevent Over 4,000 People From Being Sent Back to Prison

If President Biden allows thousands of people to be sent back to federal prison, he would be presiding over the fastest expansion of the federal prison population in history.

An empty cell block in a prison with tables and blue doors.
Jun 29, 2021

Cruelty and Coercion: How ICE Abuses Hunger Strikers

A new report from the ACLU and Physicians for Human Rights details ICE’s abuse and retaliation against people who initiate hunger strikes in immigration detention.

By ACLU National

Woman holds sign that reads "Close the Camps" outside of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Portland
Jun 24, 2021

HCV Treatment in Prisons Today, Healthier Communities Tomorrow

Results of ACLU public records request reveal New Mexico is finally tackling the Hepatitis C epidemic

By Davida Gallegos

HCV Treatment in Prisons Today, Healthier Communities Tomorrow
Jun 21, 2021

New Census Bureau Data Offers a Chance to Dismantle Prison Gerrymandering

With a new round of redistricting set to take place, states like New Mexico have a chance to end a practice that has long distorted our democracy.

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Jun 17, 2021

Pride is a story about our interconnected struggle for liberation

Before coming out as transgender, I always saw Pride as an over-the-top and insanely fun celebration of humanity’s best quality: love. 

By Raychel Sanner

Pride
Jun 16, 2021

Elaine’s Journey: Life-Altering Loss and the Fight for Justice

An Interview with ACLU-NM Police Accountability Strategist Elaine Maestas

Elaine Maestas
Jun 10, 2021

Restoring a Humane Approach to Asylum is a Moral Imperative

By welcoming families fleeing persecution while also investing in neighboring countries, we can strengthen our own economy while charting our common future together.

By Peter Simonson

Restoring a Humane Approach to Asylum is a Moral Imperative
Jun 04, 2021

Wrongly Accused

How sloppy police work put an innocent young woman behind bars.

By Katie Hoeppner

Gisell Estrada