News & Commentary

By granting Donald Trump immunity for a wide range of criminal conduct committed while in office, the Supreme Court has set a dangerous precedent that presidents are above the law.

The special legislative session on public safety starts tomorrow, with many harmful bills proposed by the governor. The proposals threaten the rights, dignity, health, and autonomy of New Mexicans across our state.

Read our Q&A with ACLU-NM policy and legal staff working to safeguard your rights at the Roundhouse.

In this interview, our Border and Immigration Policy Advocate Leonardo Castañeda shares how the ACLU of New Mexico and the Border Humanity Project (a group of ACLU affiliates in New Mexico, Arizona, San Diego, Imperial Counties, Texas, and the ACLU National Office) worked together to issue a travel advisory in response to extremist laws passed by Texas lawmakers that target immigrants and people of color.  

We’re sharing our battle-ready playbook to defend our civil liberties and civil rights in the event of a second Biden or Trump administration.

The White House announced an impending executive action that will severely restrict the legal right to seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Simone comes from a family of social justice activists and has a personal and profound understanding of the Black experience here in New Mexico. She is a native of Albuquerque and a proud graduate of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. With a professional background in finance and banking, Simone is eager to merge her personal and professional background into centering Black voices while raising awareness, support, and funds for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico and allied organizations.

The case will determine whether federal law protects pregnant people's right to emergency care.

It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to a cherished colleague, advocate, and friend, Barron Jones, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on the night of March 22.