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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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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.

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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.

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.

May 05, 2010

DEA Returns Trucker’s Cash

### Related Documents: Prieto Complaint . Press Release: DEA Takes Trucker's Money; ACLU Wants It Given Back

By Micah McCoy

May 05, 2010

ACLU: School Must Allow Gay-Straight Club

### Related Documents: Letter to Farmington Board of Education . ACLU's Letter to Piedra Vista Principal Ann Gattis . National ACLU LGBT Rights Project

By Micah McCoy

May 05, 2010

ACLU Reacts to Sweeps of Border Immigrant Communities

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

By Micah McCoy

May 05, 2010

DEA Takes Trucker’s Money; ACLU Wants It Given Back

### Related Documents: Prieto Complaint

By Micah McCoy

May 05, 2010

High School Basketball Players Illegally Searched at a New Mexico Regional Tournament

Players and To’hajiilee School Board of Education Sue State Police OfficersTO’HAJIILEE, NM—The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico filed a lawsuit today on behalf of To’hajiilee Community School basketball players and the To’hajiilee School Board of Education, Inc., against three New Mexico State law enforcement officers for their illegal searches during a regional basketball tournament.

By Micah McCoy

May 05, 2010

Civil Rights Groups Hail Massachusetts Decision Allowing NM Same-Sex Couples to Marry

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By Micah McCoy

May 05, 2010

ACLU Lawsuit against NMSU Football Coach Settles

### Related Documents: Read the Complaint 6_5_07_SJ_Ruling_Wallace 6_5_07_SJ_Ruling3P

By Micah McCoy

May 05, 2010

Migrant Rights Advocate to Head New ACLU Border Office

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By Micah McCoy

May 05, 2010

ACLU’s Case Against NMSU Football Coach Will Go to Trial

### Related Documents: Read the Complaint 6_5_07_SJ_Ruling_Wallace 6_5_07_SJ_Ruling3P

By Micah McCoy

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