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Simone comes from a family of social justice activists and has a personal and profound understanding of the Black experience here in New Mexico. She is a native of Albuquerque and a proud graduate of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. With a professional background in finance and banking, Simone is eager to merge her personal and professional background into centering Black voices while raising awareness, support, and funds for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico and allied organizations.

The case will determine whether federal law protects pregnant people's right to emergency care.

It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to a cherished colleague, advocate, and friend, Barron Jones, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on the night of March 22.

Businesses offering expressive services do not have a First Amendment right to refuse to serve customers based on their identity. The SCOTUS decision merely recognizes a business’s right to choose not to sell certain products to anyone.

We at the ACLU of New Mexico are gutted by this loss but will carry forward Barron’s devotion to making New Mexico a more humane, just, and equitable place.

Consumer privacy laws should strengthen free speech protections online, and vice versa. Here’s how it can be done.

How we successfully fought for true public safety investments and laid the groundwork for future justice initiatives.

A new report details Border Patrol’s cruel and unnecessary confiscation and destruction of migrants’ belongings, including medicines, legal documents, and religious objects.

The far right wants to get rid of DEI offices, end anti-bias training, and stop public statements of support for diversity. It’s the latest effort to dismantle systems designed to foster racial equity and progress.