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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.
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A New Mexican Father Was Ripped Away From His Family After This New Mexico Agency Illegally Coordinated With ICE

Juan Lamas Aguilar has been held at the Torrance County Detention Facility since July 10.
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Locked Out: When School Boards Exclude Native Representation

At a small school district in northwestern New Mexico, many Navajo parents cannot run for local school board or vote in the school district’s elections where their children go to school. 

The Invisible Sting: How your private cellphone data is being swept up by law enforcement

These mysterious devices collect the cellular data of any unsuspecting bystander who happens to be in the area.

By Katie Hoeppner

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Spotlight: Abdur'Rauf

"We are part of the very fabric of America.”

By Katie Hoeppner

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Fight Fear with Familiarity - New Blog Series!

The ACLU of New Mexico Announces New Blog Series Spotlighting our Muslim Neighbors!

By Katie Hoeppner

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Albuquerque Stands with Iraqi Refuge; Succeeds in Causing Deportation Delay

 “Justice for Kadhim! Justice for Kadhim! Justice for Kadhim!”

By Katie Hoeppner

Protesters hold posters that read "Don't deport Kadhim" and "I stand with refugees.  No ban. No wall."

False Claims of Voter Fraud Threaten Our Wallets and Our Rights

Dianna Duran's false voter fraud claims cost New Mexicans 125k. An even greater cost is your most fundamental right.

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Sessions and Martinez: Cut from the Same Cloth

Preaching Public Safety While Putting Our Communities in Harm's Way

By Katie Hoeppner

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They Have the Power, We Have the Hope

A Story of Immigration Enforcement in Trump’s America

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RISE UP

The ACLU and the New American Resistance

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Letter to the Future

How one physician is working to heal our society

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