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Oct 16, 2025
People Incarcerated in Doña Ana County Jail Sue Over Violent Paramilitary Tactics and Inhumane Treatment
Six people who were held at the Doña Ana County Detention Center (DACDC) filed a lawsuit today seeking to end the jail's practice of conducting violent, unwarranted paramilitary training operations on incarcerated people.
More Than a Yard Sign: Fighting for Free Speech in Tomé, New Mexico
When Rita Padilla-Gutiérrez posted anti-Trump signs in her yard, Valencia County threatened her with criminal prosecution at the urging of a pro-Trump county commissioner.
By Rita-Padilla Gutiérrez
Beyond the Concrete Box: Gujuan Fusilier’s Story
This blog is the third of a series based on interviews with three men currently held in the Penitentiary of New Mexico who are part of a class action lawsuit challenging the inhumane and unconstitutional conditions of New Mexico’s long-term solitary confinement unit.
By Lalita Moskowitz
Feb 13, 2015
ACLU Regional Center for Border Rights Condemns License Repeal Vote
LAS CRUCES, NM—Today, the ACLU of New Mexico Regional Center of Border Rights condemned the New Mexico State House vote to repeal the law that permits undocumented immigrants to obtain New Mexico drivers licenses. The following statement can be attributed to Vicki Gaubeca, director of the ACLU of New Mexico Regional Center for Border Rights:
By Micah McCoy
Feb 02, 2015
Kicked Out of Denny's for Being Gay
DEMING, NM--Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico announced that it is representing a group from the Deming Pride organization who allege that employees at a Denny's restaurant in Deming, NM refused them service, called them homophobic slurs, and asked them to leave the premises. The ACLU of New Mexico sent a demand letter to the restaurant, asking the owner to issue an an apology and make a donation.
By Micah McCoy
Jan 28, 2015
ACLU Defends Environmental Advocate against Illegal “SLAPP” Suit
ACLU alleges that Interstate Stream Commission attempted to bully concerned citizen into silence
By Micah McCoy
Jan 12, 2015
ACLU Responds to Indictment of Boyd Shooters
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico responded to the news that the Albuquerque District Attorney’s Office will charge Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officer Dominique Perez and former APD officer Keith Sandy with murder for the March, 2014 shooting of homeless camper James Boyd. The following quote may be attributed to ACLU of New Mexico Executive Director Peter Simonson:
By Micah McCoy
Dec 18, 2014
Police Shouldn't Just Film Themselves Being Santa's Helpers
By Micah McCoy, Communications Director
By Micah McCoy
Nov 21, 2014
ACLU-NM Regional Center for Border Rights Responds to President’s Immigration Announcement
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The ACLU of New Mexico Regional Center for Border Rights stands with border communities to defend and protect America’s constitutional guarantees of equality and justice for all families to live freely, safely and with dignity.
By Micah McCoy
Nov 18, 2014
ACLU: Family Detention is Wrong Regardless of Location
WHAT: Candlelight vigil protesting the ongoing use of family detention in the United States
WHEN: Thursday, November 20 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Outside the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, NM, 1300 W. Richey Ave., Artesia, NM
WHO: ACLU-NM Regional Center for Border Rights, Somos un Pueblo Unido, the New Mexico Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
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The ACLU of New Mexico Regional Center for Border Rights advocates at the local, state, regional, and national levels for policies that protect the rights of people along the border.
By Micah McCoy
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