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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.
Apr 29, 2014
Know Your Rights Trainings for Transgender New Mexicans
Southwest Women's Law Center has teamed up with the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico, the ACLU LGBT Project, and the ACLU of New Mexico to present Know Your Rights Trainings for transgender and gender non-conforming communities in New Mexico. We will be providing information about:
By Micah McCoy
Apr 28, 2014
Winners of ACLU’s “My Big Gay (Il)Legal Wedding” Contest to Wed in New Mexico
Texan couple to fly helicopter into New Mexico for dream wedding
By Micah McCoy
Apr 10, 2014
DOJ: APD Has Pattern and Practice of Violating Rights with Excessive Force
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released its findings after an exhaustive investigation into whether the the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) engages in a pattern or practice of constitutional violations. The full report is available online here. A summary of the top-line findings of the report are as follows:
By Micah McCoy
Apr 01, 2014
ACLU Wins Settlement Against Roswell for Violating Christian Preachers’ Right to Free Speech
ROSWELL, NM—Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico settled its lawsuit against the City of Roswell, NM alleging that police officers repeatedly violated the First Amendment free speech rights of two local street preachers, Joshua and Jeremy De Los Santos. Joshua and Jeremy are brothers and members of the Old Paths Baptist Church in Roswell, where Joshua is the pastor. Both believe they have a duty to preach the Gospel in public, and both regularly do so. However, the Roswell Police Department (RPD) arrested both brothers multiple times for expressing their sincerely held religious beliefs in public, as is their right under the First Amendment. Under the terms of the settlement, the City of Roswell will pay $97,000 in compensatory and punitive damages.
By Micah McCoy
Mar 27, 2014
ACTION ALERT: Ask ABQ Mayor Berry to Reform APD
On Sunday, March 16, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) sent a heavily armed unit to confront James Boyd, a homeless man who was "camping illegally" in the Sandia Foothills. The encounter ended with officers shooting and killing him. This is just the la
By Micah McCoy
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