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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.
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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.
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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. 
May 14, 2013

Two Americans Theatrical Trailer

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4U3g502mic&list=UUlRFOFcQ5HZgd-cgmQL1dQQ&index=2

By Micah McCoy

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May 07, 2013

New Mexico Faith Leaders Announce Support for Marriage for Same Sex Couples

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By Micah McCoy

May 07, 2013

Interfaith Religious Leaders in New Mexico Supporting the Freedom to Marry

By Micah McCoy

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May 02, 2013

Freedom to Marry, Next Stop Rhode Island!

This morning in the New York Times, Lincoln Chafee, the governor of Rhode Island penned an

By Micah McCoy

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Apr 15, 2013

RCBR Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Family Unity and Humane Border Practices

RCBR Director Vicki Gaubeca testifies in a congressional hearing on “Lines That Divide US: Failure to Preserve Family Unity in the Context of Immigration Enforcement at the Border”— chaired by Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) in Washington, D.C. April 10, 2013. (Vicki's testimony begins at 8:15)

By Micah McCoy

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Apr 10, 2013

ACLU Releases Report: Immigration Enforcement Tearing Apart New Mexico Families

 Regional Center for Border Rights Addresses Family Separation in New Report and Presents Findings Today to Congressional Hearing

By Micah McCoy

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Apr 10, 2013

Time is Now for Immigration Reform That Offers a Roadmap to Citizenship and Preserves Family Unity

By Vicki Gaubeca

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Apr 08, 2013

Gov. Martinez Signs Independent Public Defender Bill

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By Micah McCoy

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Apr 02, 2013

ACLU Files Free Speech Lawsuit Against Albuquerque Police Oversight Commission

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By Micah McCoy

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