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Feb 12, 2026
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.
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.
Feb 27, 2025
Behind Detention Walls: Why New Mexico Must Act
This summer, Colorado College students working with Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center and the ACLU of New Mexico sat down with people detained in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at the Otero County Processing Center.
By Rebecca Sheff
Feb 13, 2025
A Voice for the Voiceless
This poem was presented at End Mass Incarceration Day during the New Mexico Legislative Session by Adam Griego, who was formerly incarcerated, at the Roundhouse.
Feb 11, 2025
Loving Them Through Every Mistake
Hello community, my name is Kimberly Apodaca. I am a native New Mexican and a mother of a son who is currently incarcerated in the Department of Corrections, doing a 10-year sentence.
Jan 15, 2025
Banning TikTok is Unconstitutional. The Supreme Court Must Step In.
Our First Amendment right to express ourselves must be protected.
Dec 26, 2024
Who is Pete Hegseth?
What to know about Trump’s secretary of defense nominee and his stance on civil liberties.
Nov 25, 2024
Watch our 2024 Annual Meeting
Did you miss our 2024 Annual Meeting? Watch the full meeting above. Our team gave an update of the work over the past year and then we looked ahead to the work to come in 2025 as a second Trump administration comes into office.
Oct 31, 2024
My Fight Against City-Sanctioned Intimidation
Community organizer Justin Allen witnessed firsthand how Albuquerque City workers tried to intimidate and silence people who stand up for our unhoused neighbors.
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