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

Lies have serious consequences

A New Day

We will hold a Biden administration accountable just like we have held accountable every other presidential administration going back 100 years.

By Peter Simonson

A new day

Abortion bans are an act of violence

Across the country, extremist lawmakers are passing unconstitutional abortion bans and restrictions that strip tens of millions of women of control over their own lives. As an avalanche of bans rips through the nation, New Mexico can’t afford to look the other way and pretend we aren’t on shaky ground.

By Ellie Rushforth

Abortion bans are an act of violence

Making History, A High Water Mark Legislative Session for Freedom and Justice in New Mexico

One of the axiomatic truths of the legislative session is that it’s really hard to pass a good law. Believe us, we know. The ACLU of New Mexico has worked tirelessly year after year to advance legislation that makes our state a more just, free, and safe place to live and raise families, but year after year we see most of our priority bills fall victim to a torturous legislative process filled with a myriad of pitfalls, minefields, and political quagmire.

By Micah McCoy

2019 Leg Session Group Shot CJ Day

The Future We Believe In

A bold plan to transform the landscape of freedom in the post-Martinez era

By Peter Simonson

Women holding a sign that says "Women Resist"

The Power of Women’s Words: Turning Tides of Injustice and Violence

“There’s something in my chest that pounds with the thump, thump of desperate college dorm rooms and the thump, thump of rum soaked nights."

By Katie Hoeppner

Photo: A woman stands behind a podium speaking to a crowd

Frontline Pharmacy

The ACLU’s Fight to Protect Reproductive Rights Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Photo: cropped photo of a pharmacist in a white coat behind a counter receiving a paper prescription from an outstretched hand

Health Care Denied in New Mexico?

 Tamesha Means was 18 weeks pregnant with her third child when her water broke. She rushedto the nearest hospital, which is operated by Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon, Michigan. The pregnancy was not viable. Ending the pregnancy would have been the safest co

By Erin Armstrong

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