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Rising to the Moment: A Breakthrough 30‑Day Session for Civil Liberties

This year's legislative session saw ACLU of New Mexico staff, community partners, advocates, and legislative champions showed up ready to work, and ready to lead with courage.

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Feb 19, 2026

ACLU of New Mexico Applauds Passage Of Key Civil Liberties Bills in the 2026 Legislative Session

As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico applauds partner organizations, community advocates, and many legislators for their work advancing civil liberties in New Mexico.
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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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A New Phase in Civil Liberties Advocacy: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going

For decades, the ACLU of New Mexico has worked alongside communities to defend civil liberties and expand the promise of the constitution. Today, with fundamental freedoms under intensifying attack and the stakes for our democracy higher than ever, that work has never been more urgent.
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The 2026 Legislative Session: Creating A Firewall for Freedom in New Mexico

As we approach the 2026 legislative session, our nation is facing unprecedented threats to our fundamental freedoms. But we aren’t powerless against these attacks.
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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.
Jun 06, 2011

NM Veteran Alleges Racial Discrimination in National Guard

SPC Adam Jarrell in AfghanistanALBUQUERQUE, NM – Today

By Micah McCoy

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May 27, 2011

VIDEO: ACLU-NM Helps Clovis Students Form GSA

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By Micah McCoy

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May 25, 2011

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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May 16, 2011

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By ACLU-NM

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May 11, 2011

ACLU-NM Charges Española Hospital with Religious Discrimination

Sahaj KhalsaESPAÑOLA, NM – Today, t

By Micah McCoy

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May 10, 2011

Justice Department Asks Court To Throw Out Case Challenging Discriminatory Separation Pay Policy For Gay And Lesbian Veterans

By Micah McCoy

May 10, 2011

ACLU-NM Regional Center for Border Rights Calls on Obama to Abandon Its Damaging Enforcement-Only Border Policy

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By Micah McCoy

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May 05, 2011

Clovis Municipal Schools Approve Gay-Straight Alliance

James Walker (L) and Steven de los Santos (R), Clovis High School seniors advocating for the formation of a GSA. CLOVIS, NM – Yesterday, in response to a legal demand letter sent by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico, Clovis Municipal Schools (CMS) announced that it approved students’ application for a gay-straight alliance (GSA). High school senior Steven De Los Santos first applied fo

By Micah McCoy

May 02, 2011

ACLU Urges Clovis to Approve Gay-Straight Club by End of School

James Walker (L) and Steven de los Santos (R), Clovis High School seniors advocating for the formation of a GSA. CLOVIS, NM – The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico sent a letter to Clovis Municipal School District Superintendent Terry Myers today urging “immediate approval” of a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) club at Clovis High School in Clovis, New Mexico. The let

By Micah McCoy