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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.
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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.
Jul 14, 2017

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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Jul 03, 2017

Spotlight: Abdur'Rauf

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

By Katie Hoeppner

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Jun 28, 2017

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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Jun 26, 2017

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."
Jun 15, 2017

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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Jun 07, 2017

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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May 11, 2017

They Have the Power, We Have the Hope

A Story of Immigration Enforcement in Trump’s America

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May 11, 2017

RISE UP

The ACLU and the New American Resistance

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May 11, 2017

Letter to the Future

How one physician is working to heal our society

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