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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. 

ACLU-NM Southwestern Chapter Songwriter Competition

### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2011 CONTACT: William Hudson HC 71 Box 765 San Lorenzo, NM 88041 (575) 536 3092 [email protected]

By Micah McCoy

ACLU-NM Investigates Ten Commandments Monument

BLOOMFIELD, NM – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico filed an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) request with the City of Bloomfield, NM, requesting records regarding the city’s planned Ten Commandments monument. The monument, soon to be installed in front of the city hall, may violate the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which prohibits the government from establishing or endorsing religious beliefs. Through this IRPA request, the ACLU of New Mexico seeks to determine whether the City of Bloomfield chose to erect this monument for a religious purpose.

By Micah McCoy

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Las Cruces to anti-gay protester: "Baby, we were born this way!"

By Micah McCoy

VIDEO: Don't Filter Me!

By Micah McCoy

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VIDEO: Afghanistan Veteran Alleges Racial Discrimination in NM National Guard

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSOgwkUjcE4

By Micah McCoy

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ACLU-NM Sues City of Albuquerque to Force Redistricting

Current ABQ City Council Districts ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico filed a lawsuit in state district court, demanding that the City of Albuquerque reverse its decision to postpone redistricting until after the upcoming city council elections in Octo

By Micah McCoy

NM Veteran Alleges Racial Discrimination in National Guard

SPC Adam Jarrell in AfghanistanALBUQUERQUE, NM – Today

By Micah McCoy

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VIDEO: ACLU-NM Helps Clovis Students Form GSA

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URke97k9lgE

By Micah McCoy

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Fear-Mongering on the Border Makes Us Less Secure

Tania Chozet, Policy Advocate On May 11, a rancher in Hudspeth County shot two men, a father and son, whom he alleges were trespassing. The victims explained they took a

By ACLU-NM

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