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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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Trial in Wrongful Death Case of Kesley Vial Will Not Proceed

The wrongful death trial on behalf of the estate of Kesley Vial, scheduled to begin Monday, January 5, 2026, in First Judicial District Court will not proceed.
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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. 
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Beyond the Concrete Box: Gujuan Fusilier’s Story

This blog is the third of a series based on interviews with three men currently held in the Penitentiary of New Mexico who are part of a class action lawsuit challenging the inhumane and unconstitutional conditions of New Mexico’s long-term solitary confinement unit.

By Lalita Moskowitz

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Beyond the Concrete Box: Human Stories from Solitary

This blog is the first of a series based on interviews with Mah-konce Hudson, GuJuan Fusilier, and O'Shay Toney, who are currently held in the Penitentiary of New Mexico.

By Lalita Moskowitz

ACTION ALERT: Urge the Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

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By Micah McCoy

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STREET ARTS: Celebrate Hip Hop Culture and Free Expression

By Micah McCoy

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Do You Know the Constitution Better than a 6th Grader?

By Micah McCoy

Medical Marijuana Mess

By Micah McCoy

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If you like what you see, come to ART for Your RIGHTS and put down a bid!

By Micah McCoy

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Bad Idea: Backpack Sting Scheme

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By psimonson

Court Blocks Key Sections Of Arizona's Racial Profiling Law

By Micah McCoy

ACLU Hails Judge’s Ruling to Block Arizona Racial Profiling Law

By Micah McCoy

ACLU-NM Seeks Records About FBI Collection Of Racial And Ethnic Data

By Micah McCoy

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