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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.

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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.

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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.

A New Mexican Father Was Ripped Away From His Family After This New Mexico Agency Illegally Coordinated With ICE

Juan Lamas Aguilar has been held at the Torrance County Detention Facility since July 10.

A road sign showing the Rio Arriba county line with Lybrook elementary just beyond it.

Locked Out: When School Boards Exclude Native Representation

At a small school district in northwestern New Mexico, many Navajo parents cannot run for local school board or vote in the school district’s elections where their children go to school.

Nov 11, 2013

Jennifer Neuman-Roper, Plaintiff in New Mexico Marriage Equality Case, Passes Away

Jennifer Martin Neuman-Roper, plaintiff in the New Mexico marriage equality case Griego v. Oliver, passed away on Friday, November 8 after battling cancer. She is survived by her wife Angelique Neuman-Roper and sons Jayms, David, and Damion.

By Micah McCoy

Oct 28, 2013

2013 Bill of Rights Celebration

Buy Tickets Now Contact Director of Philanthropy Ernest Rodriguez-Naaz for more information at (505) 266-5915 x1001 or [email protected]. Featuring Journalist Peter Maass Peter Maas Peter Maass has worked for the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, the Washington Post, the Atlantic, the New York Times Magazine and many other prominent journals and magazines. Maass has reported on numerous conflicts, including Bosnia and the second U.S. war in Iraq, and in recent years has distinguished himself one of the nation

By Micah McCoy

Oct 22, 2013

VIDEO STREAMING: Watch the Supreme Court Hearing Live

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By Micah McCoy

Oct 21, 2013

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By Micah McCoy

Oct 10, 2013

Rights Groups Respond to Rep. Steve Pearce’s Immigration Reform Priorities

### The Border Network for Human Rights, founded in 1998, is one of the leading human rights advocacy and immigration reform organizations located at the U.S./Mexico Border. BNHR has over 7,000 members in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. The ACLU of New Mexico Regional Center for Border Rights, located in Las Cruces, represents ACLU of New Mexico in the southern region of the state and works in conjunction with ACLU state affiliates and immigrant rights advocates to address civil and human rights violations that stem from border-related immigration policies.

By Micah McCoy

Oct 09, 2013