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The Case for Investing in New Mexico's Youth
The ACLU of New Mexico, along with partners, is prioritizing holistic solutions in juvenile justice — because we know these are the approaches that are safest and most effective for our communities.
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
Jun 04, 2021
Wrongly Accused
How sloppy police work put an innocent young woman behind bars.
By Katie Hoeppner
May 28, 2021
Webinar: A Discussion on a More Humane Approach to the Border
On May 25, 2021 we hosted a special event featuring speakers from the ACLU and partner organizations to discuss how we can chart a more humane path forward on border policy.
May 14, 2021
On The Anniversary of Guards Pepper-spraying Asylum Seekers Held At Torrance Facility For Protesting Lack of COVID-19 Precautions, We Seek Legal Justice
A year ago, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, asylum seekers held at the privately-run immigrant detention center in Estancia, New Mexico were brutally attacked with pepper spray by guards.
By Nadia Cabrera-Mazzeo
Mar 11, 2021
The New Mexico Civil Rights Act could help stamp out sexual abuse in state prisons
For too long, qualified immunity has shielded bad actors from liability and prevented survivors of abuse from seeking justice. But we can change that.
By Lalita Moskowitz
Mar 10, 2021
We can’t afford not to pass the New Mexico Civil Rights Act
The New Mexico Civil Rights Act is so-named because it promises to do for the state of New Mexico exactly what the federal Civil Rights Act of 1871 did for our nation. It provides a legal mechanism for people to go to court and demand redress for violations of their rights under the Bill of Rights.
By Peter Simonson
Feb 16, 2021
New Mexico can no longer shirk responsibility to end for-profit detention
Allowing private corporations to profit off of bondage and suffering in our state has perpetuated a humanitarian crisis and cost taxpayers millions in lawsuits resulting from the rampant neglect and abuse in these facilities. It is both a moral and material failure for our state.
By Nia Rucker
Jan 28, 2021
Lies Have Serious Consequences
Spreading lies to stoke fear and outrage for political gain has dangerous consequences. The storming of the U.S. Capitol by armed insurrectionists egged on by former President Donald Trump’s relentless and false claims of a stolen election has demonstrated that in no uncertain terms.
By Ellie Rushforth
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