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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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Jan 14, 2026

Albuquerque Family Settles Case After Deadly SWAT Raid Destroyed Their Home

Almost four years after losing their home in a deadly house fire resulting from a botched SWAT operation, an Albuquerque family received the second of two settlements.
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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

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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. 
Sep 29, 2024

New Mexico Votes 2024

Election day is November 5, 2024. To vote in New Mexico, you must be registered to vote.

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Sep 20, 2024

Passing the Torch at the ACLU of New Mexico

After 24 years as Executive Director, Peter Simonson is stepping down from executive leadership at the ACLU of New Mexico.

By Peter Simonson

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Aug 20, 2024

How a Harris Administration Could Chart a New Course for Immigration Reform

The ACLU urges a potential Harris-Walz administration to deliver on its campaign promise to create a clear pathway to citizenship for longtime residents while also moving to end harmful detention policies and improve asylum access.

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Aug 18, 2024

Trump Promises to Militarize Police, Reincarcerate Thousands, and Expand Death Penalty

Our analysis of a potential second Trump administration's proposed criminal legal system policies include unlawful tactics that will only harm our communities.

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Aug 06, 2024

How Kamala Harris Can Secure Federal Abortion Protection Once and For All

The ACLU lays out our roadmap for protecting abortion access and advocating for improved reproductive health care protections under a potential Harris presidency.

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Jul 30, 2024

Our First Amendment Rights Don’t Disappear at the Schoolhouse Gates

In the final installment of our free speech comic series, we consider how K-12 students , as well as adults enrolled in higher education, can exercise their First Amendment rights in school.

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Jul 29, 2024

Supreme Court Grants Trump, Future Presidents a Blank Check to Break the Law

By granting Donald Trump immunity for a wide range of criminal conduct committed while in office, the Supreme Court has set a dangerous precedent that presidents are above the law.

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Jul 17, 2024

Watch: Briefing on the Special Legislative Session

The special legislative session on public safety starts tomorrow, with many harmful bills proposed by the governor. The proposals threaten the rights, dignity, health, and autonomy of New Mexicans across our state.

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Jul 16, 2024

The Special Session Won’t Make Communities Safer. A Conversation with ACLU-NM Experts.

Read our Q&A with ACLU-NM policy and legal staff working to safeguard your rights at the Roundhouse.

By Nayomi Valdez, Daniel Williams, Denali Wilson

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