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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 16, 2011

Einstein Bagel Bros.

By ACLU-NM

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May 11, 2011

ACLU-NM Charges Española Hospital with Religious Discrimination

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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

Apr 25, 2011

ACLU-NM Urges Clovis Schools to Allow Gay-Straight Alliance Club

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By Micah McCoy

Apr 01, 2011

ACLU-NM revised privacy statement

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By Micah McCoy

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Mar 25, 2011

Michelle Brown-Yazzie

By ACLU-NM