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Kesley Vial

Kesley’s Legacy: Why No Detention is Safe

After three long years of litigation, the private prison company CoreCivic paid a settlement to the wrongful death estate of Kesley Vial, a 23-year-old Brazilian asylum seeker who died by suicide while in ICE custody at the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF) in Estancia, New Mexico, in August of 2022.

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Jul 1, 2026

Billboards Celebrate NM Civil Rights Act Fifth Anniversary

To commemorate the five-year anniversary of the New Mexico Civil Rights Act (NMCRA), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico has placed five billboards praising the landmark law across Albuquerque.
A billboard that says "The NM Civil Rights Act turns five. Justice never gets old" with a "Welcome to New Mexico" sign on it.

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New Mexico Must Keep Its Promise on Civil Rights

Five years ago, New Mexico made a promise. When our state passed the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, we declared that the rights guaranteed by the New Mexico Constitution meant something.
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The Case for Investing in New Mexico's Youth

The ACLU of New Mexico, along with partners, is prioritizing holistic solutions in juvenile justice — because we know these are the approaches that are safest and most effective for our communities.

Dec 01, 2010

ACLU Joins Suit to Protect Students from Bullying in Española Schools

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By Micah McCoy

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Dec 01, 2010

Videos: Violence in Espanola Schools

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By Micah McCoy

Dec 01, 2010

Standing Up to the Bullies

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By Micah McCoy

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Nov 18, 2010

Flying Home for the Holidays? Know Your Rights!

By Micah McCoy

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Nov 18, 2010

ACTION ALERT: Tell DHS to Respect Passengers' Privacy

By Micah McCoy

Nov 10, 2010

ACLU-NM Challenges Pay Cut For Soldiers Discharged Under DADT

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By Micah McCoy

Nov 09, 2010

Albuquerque Public Schools Says "No Migra Allowed!"

By Micah McCoy

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Oct 25, 2010

ACLU Congressional Scorecard: Check Your Representative's Record

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By Micah McCoy

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Oct 19, 2010

Drug War FAIL: Raid on School Tomato Garden

By Micah McCoy

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