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There is no research to support the idea that mass incarceration makes our communities any safer. On the contrary, it is destroying families, our society, and has dire economic consequences.

I implore each one of you to care deeply about our fellow human beings, our community, and our children. Let us not lose sight of our shared humanity.

I believe in rehabilitation and second chances. I’ve learned that it is crucial to address the root causes of incidents like these.

Over my years working in HR, I’ve seen the inner workings of small businesses and nonprofits. I know the nerves that can come with checking the bank balance to see if there is enough to make payroll. I know how being down a staff member unexpectedly can throw a wrench in operations. These are real struggles that small businesses face.

"Tough on Crime" policies can actually increase the chances that people will turn to criminalized behavior, creating the opposite of the intended effect. 

We must view children’s behavior and (perceived) misbehavior objectively; we must be honest about where these problems stem from, begin to question the institutions that exist that perpetuate them, and be willing to reimagine what community safety looks like.

Over the last ten years, New Mexico consistently has one of the highest, and frequently the highest, per capita rate of people killed by police. A

The ACLU of New Mexico takes no position on the Israel-Hamas conflict. But we take a strong position against state censorship.

The ACLU of New Mexico opposes the decision by ACLU National to represent the NRA.