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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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May 19, 2026

ACLU, Joined by State Legislators, Asks NM Supreme Court to Halt CYFD Directive Separating Newborns from Their Families

Emergency petition filed late Monday challenges directive that bypasses state and federal law and harms children.
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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.
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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.
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

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May 05, 2010

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

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By Micah McCoy

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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

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May 05, 2010

Migrant Rights Advocate to Head New ACLU Border Office

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By Micah McCoy

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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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