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Feb 12, 2026
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.
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.
May 11, 2010
ACLU Sues GOP Members to Protect Voter Privacy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 27, 2008
By Micah McCoy
May 11, 2010
Civil Rights Groups and Secretary of State Reach Agreement on Felon Voters
FOR IMMIDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2008
By Micah McCoy
May 11, 2010
Civil Rights Groups Hail Appeals Court Decision Protecting the Rights of People with Mental Illness
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By Micah McCoy
May 11, 2010
ACLU Defends Border Patrol Agents for Exposing Practice of ‘Shotgunning’
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The mission of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico is to maintain and advance the cause of civil liberties within the state of New Mexico, with particular emphasis on the freedom of religion, speech, press, association, and assemblage, and the right to vote, due process of law and equal protection of law, and to take any legitimate action in the furtherance and defense of such purposes. These objectives shall be sought wholly without political partisanship.
Related Documents:
Shotgunning Complaint
By Micah McCoy
May 11, 2010
ACLU Hails California Decision on Marriage for Gay Men and Lesbians
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The mission of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico is to maintain and advance the cause of civil liberties within the state of New Mexico, with particular emphasis on the freedom of religion, speech, press, association, and assemblage, and the right to vote, due process of law and equal protection of law, and to take any legitimate action in the furtherance and defense of such purposes. These objectives shall be sought wholly without political partisanship.
By Micah McCoy
May 11, 2010
MALDEF, ACLU and Otero County Sheriff's Department Resolve Civil Rights Suit
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The mission of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico is to maintain and advance the cause of civil liberties within the state of New Mexico, with particular emphasis on the freedom of religion, speech, press, association, and assemblage, and the right to vote, due process of law and equal protection of law, and to take any legitimate action in the furtherance and defense of such purposes. These objectives shall be sought wholly without political partisanship. Please visit: www.aclu-nm.org
Founded in 1968, MALDEF, the nation's leading Latino legal organization, promotes and protects the rights of Latinos through litigation, advocacy, community education and outreach, leadership development, and higher education scholarships. For more information on MALDEF, please visit: www.maldef.org.
Related Documents:
Revised Operational Procedures
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Otero County Complaint
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html: Media Advisory: Oct. 17, 2007 Press Conference
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Request to Inspect Public Records (Otero County Sheriff's Office)
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By Micah McCoy
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