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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.
Aug 29, 2013
Frequently Asked Questions about Marriage for Same-Sex Couples in New Mexico.
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By Micah McCoy
Aug 23, 2013
ACLU Marriage Plaintiffs Tie the Knot During Cancer Treatment in Santa Fe
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico applauded the Santa Fe District Court’s decision to allow loving, committed same-sex couples marry in Santa Fe County. Among those who were married were ACLU-NM marriage plaintiffs Jen Roper and Angelique Neuman. The couple has been together for 21 years, and Jen is currently suffering from a life-threatening form of brain cancer. The following statement can be attributed to ACLU-NM Executive Director Peter Simonson:
By Micah McCoy
Aug 21, 2013
Pojoaque woman suffering from life-threatening brain cancer asks court to let her marry her partner of 21 years
SANTA FE, NM—Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico, the national ACLU, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) filed an emergency request with New Mexico’s Second Judicial District Court to allow a Pojoaque same-sex couple, Jen Roper and Angelique Neuman, to legally marry immediately because Jen suffers from a severe medical condition that may prove fatal in the near future. Jen suffers from a life-threatening form of brain cancer, and her health has deteriorated severely in the past few months. Today’s request seeks an emergency order from the court that would allow the couple to marry so that their three children will be legally protected should Jen pass away.
By Micah McCoy
Aug 21, 2013
ACLU Responds to Doña Ana County Clerk’s Announcement that He Will Issue Marriage Licenses to Same-Sex Couples
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—This morning, same sex couples in Doña Ana County began receiving marriage licenses after County Clerk Lynn Ellins announced his office would issue them. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, two of the organizations litigating a case in the New Mexico courts seeking the freedom to marry for same-sex couples, responded:
By Micah McCoy
Jul 03, 2013
Same-Sex Couples Ask New Mexico Supreme Court to Protect their Right to Marry
Lawsuit also asks court to recognize marriages between same-sex couples performed out of state as valid in New Mexico.
By Micah McCoy
Jun 26, 2013
Why Marriage Matters New Mexico - Suzie & Checky
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This video was produced for the Why Marriage Matters New Mexico campaign, an effort by the ACLU of New Mexico and E
By Micah McCoy
Jun 25, 2013
Why Marriage Matters New Mexico - Ryan & Sal
Las Cruces resident Ryan Steinmetz and his partner of six years Salvador Adame talk about why they want the freedom to marry.
By Micah McCoy
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