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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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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. 

Freedom to Love - By Phil Bock

FREEDOM TO LOVE By Phil Bock Freedom To Love and freedom to choose: That's what we all are fighting for. Just to show affection, freely without fear, And have protection from the law. It shouldn't matter how we look or how we talk, We're equal even if we're fe

By Micah McCoy

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Border Enforcement Agencies Need to be More Transparent

It is a core American value that elected officials and public servants, from teachers to police officers, should be held accountable for their actions, and that government agencies should be transparent in their operations. Border Patrol agents,

By Alyssa Telander

2013 Bylaws Changes

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By Micah McCoy

Good Parents, Good Students, and Strong Families for New Mexico's Future

"Pregnant and parenting teens are future doctors, lawyers, police officers, etc. They are capable of success, and it is our job to support their academic goals." -Melissa Romero, Teen Parent

By Micah McCoy

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ACLU Regional Center for Border Rights Urges Full Investigation of Texas State Trooper Killing of Two Unarmed Migrants

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By Micah McCoy

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VIDEO: Fifty Years Defending Freedom

In honor of our fiftieth year defending freedom in New Mexico, the ACLU of New Mexico has produced a film highlighting the accomplishments, key legal victories and the values that drive the organization.  A special thanks to all of the volunteers and supporters who make our critical work possible. We  look forward to continuing the fight  for basic liberties in New Mexico for the next fifty years and beyond.

By Micah McCoy

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Border Agents Harass Americans Taking Pictures, Threaten to Smash Cameras

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By Micah McCoy

ACTION ALERT: Get Politics Out of the Courtroom

Did you know that New Mexico is one of only eight states in the entire country that has its Public Defender Department (PDD) under direct control of the governor? This is a huge problem. This antiquated system creates a critical imbalance in New Mexico's justice system and puts politics where th

By Micah McCoy

Real ID is Dead. New Mexico IDs Will Continue to be Valid.

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By Micah McCoy

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