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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.

ACTION ALERT: Tell DHS to Respect Passengers' Privacy

By Micah McCoy

ACLU-NM Challenges Pay Cut For Soldiers Discharged Under DADT

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By Micah McCoy

Albuquerque Public Schools Says "No Migra Allowed!"

By Micah McCoy

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ACLU Congressional Scorecard: Check Your Representative's Record

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Drug War FAIL: Raid on School Tomato Garden

By Micah McCoy

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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