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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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Stay informed on civil rights issues. Discover our latest actions and updates in the Press Release section.

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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.
A road sign showing the Rio Arriba county line with Lybrook elementary just beyond it.

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. 

DEA Ordered Seizure of Medical Marijuana from Paraplegic Patient According to Local Law Enforcement

### Related Documents: 14-Feb-2008 Affidavit 17-Jan-2008 Press Release French Complaint . ACLU Drug Law Reform Project

By Micah McCoy

ACLU Sues MDC for Rape of Inmate

### Related Documents: MDC Complaint

By Micah McCoy

ACLU Sues Sheriff’s Deputies to Uphold New Mexico Marijuana Law

### Related Documents: French Complaint . 14-Feb-2008 Affidavit 15-Feb-2008 Press Release ACLU Drug Law Reform Project

By Micah McCoy

ACLU Sues Law Enforcement for Shielding President Bush From Protestors

Group Calls Action Unconstitutional and Discriminatory

By Micah McCoy

New ACLU Report Details Pervasive Racial Discrimination in America

Group Calls U.S. Report to U.N. a Whitewash

By Micah McCoy

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ACLU Sues for Better Safety and Services in NM Juvenile Justice Facilities

### 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: CYFD Complaint

By Micah McCoy

Civil Rights Groups Sue Doña Ana County Jail over Poor Mental Health Services

### Related Documents: Dona Ana County Complaint .

By Micah McCoy

Families Sue Otero County Sheriffs Over Illegal Immigration Raids

# # # 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. 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: Otero County Complaint Otero County Sheriff's Office Public Records Request Request to Inspect Public Records (Dona Ana County)

By Micah McCoy

MALDEF and ACLU to Announce Response to Otero County Immigration Raids

# # # 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. 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

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