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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. 

A4YR Featured Art

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

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXRSPrfxIQI

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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No Fly with Me

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnVKXdd6BTQ

By Micah McCoy

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Border Singer/Songwriter Competition

By Micah McCoy

It's Time to Start Leading Again

Netherlands (2001) Belgium (2003) Spain (2005) Canada (2005) South Africa (2006) Norway (2009) Sweden (2009) Portugal (2010) Iceland (2010) Argentina (2010) . This honor roll includes not just the usual suspects (the socially liberal Netherlands and Nordic countries) but also heavily Catholic countries (Spain, Portugal and Argentina). Add in South Africa, which legalized same-sex marriage a mere twelve years after the fall of Apartheid, and it just starts to get embarrassing. When did we stop leading? Now instead of looking up to America as an example of freedom and equality, other nations look back at us through t

By Micah McCoy

ACLU-NM Commends BCSO on Improved Training Procedures for Hearing Impaired Persons

By Micah McCoy

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