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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. 

Geer Wissel & Levy, PA

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Rothstein, Donatelli Firm, LLP

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Carpenter, Stout & Ransom Ltd

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Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb, PA

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Kennedy Law

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Lannan Foundation

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ACLU Asks For Proof Of Voter Fraud

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By Micah McCoy

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Know Your Rights When Encountering the Police

Micah McCoy, Communications Specialist Today, I had coffee with Derek Minno Bloom, a representative from Albuquerque Copwatch, a community oversight organization that monitors police interactions with the public. In the

By Micah McCoy

ACLU-NM to Investigate Allegations of Voter Fraud by Secretary of State

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 2011

By Micah McCoy

Former New Mexico SOS Diana Duran