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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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Feb 19, 2026

ACLU of New Mexico Applauds Passage Of Key Civil Liberties Bills in the 2026 Legislative Session

As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico applauds partner organizations, community advocates, and many legislators for their work advancing civil liberties in New Mexico.
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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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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.
An image showing the group of panelists at the Rethinking Public Safety town hall in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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.
May 11, 2010

International Human Rights Experts Denounce U.S. Record on Racial and Ethnic Discrimination

ACLU Applauds Recommendations And Demands Immediate Action

By Micah McCoy

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May 11, 2010

Coalition Opposes St. Vincent Merger Plan

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By Micah McCoy

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May 11, 2010

Community Groups Set Deadline for St. Vincent Response

Coalition Wants the Hospital to Make a Commitment to the Community that They Will Share Details of Partnership Agreement with the Public

By Micah McCoy

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May 11, 2010

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

May 11, 2010

ACLU Sues MDC for Rape of Inmate

### Related Documents: MDC Complaint

By Micah McCoy

May 11, 2010

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

May 11, 2010

ACLU Sues Law Enforcement for Shielding President Bush From Protestors

Group Calls Action Unconstitutional and Discriminatory

By Micah McCoy

May 11, 2010

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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May 11, 2010

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