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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.

Tasers: You’re in for a Shock

By Micah McCoy

ACLU Travel Alert for the State of Arizona

By Micah McCoy

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ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional “No Fly List”

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ACLU-NM Issues Alert To NM Residents Traveling To Arizona

By Micah McCoy

GOP Goose Chase Rejected

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Death Penalty: Like a Bad Penny

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"Show Us Your Papers!"

By Micah McCoy

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STREET ARTS: A Celebration of Hip Hop and Free Expression

By Micah McCoy

God Pods

By Micah McCoy