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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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ACLU, Joined by State Legislators, Asks NM Supreme Court to Halt CYFD Directive Separating Newborns from Their Families

Emergency petition filed late Monday challenges directive that bypasses state and federal law and harms children.
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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.

ACLU Distributes Guide to Protecting Religious Liberty in Public Schools

By Micah McCoy

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ACLU-NM Applauds AG’s Opinion Supporting Marriage Recognition

By Micah McCoy

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ACLU-NM Sues CYFD for a Second Breach of Contract

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By Micah McCoy

Happy Holidays from the ACLU of New Mexico

By Micah McCoy

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ACLU-NM Sues City of Albuquerque for Withholding Public Information

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By Micah McCoy

ACLU Joins Suit to Protect Students from Bullying in Española Schools

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By Micah McCoy

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Videos: Violence in Espanola Schools

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By Micah McCoy

Standing Up to the Bullies

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By Micah McCoy

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Flying Home for the Holidays? Know Your Rights!

By Micah McCoy

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