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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.
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.
Jan 18, 2024
Five Ways 'Tough on Crime' Fails New Mexico Families
"Tough on Crime" policies can actually increase the chances that people will turn to criminalized behavior, creating the opposite of the intended effect.
By Nayomi Valdez
Jan 11, 2024
Juvenile Justice in New Mexico: One Step Forward, Three Steps Back
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.
By Carla Palacios
Jan 08, 2024
Care Over Confrontation: Community Safety Beyond Policing
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
By Daniel Williams
Jan 02, 2024
The Governor's Dangerous Executive Order Could Silence Protected Speech in New Mexico
The ACLU of New Mexico takes no position on the Israel-Hamas conflict. But we take a strong position against state censorship.
By Kristin Greer Love
Dec 15, 2023
We Respectfully Dissent
The ACLU of New Mexico opposes the decision by ACLU National to represent the NRA.
Oct 30, 2023
More Officers Aren't the Answer to Mental Illness, Homelessness and Addiction
We don’t need more police officers. We need police officers’ responsibilities narrowed to the kinds of encounters they are best suited to address.
By Peter Simonson
Oct 26, 2023
Crime Survivors Want Smart Justice
Our elected leaders must be brave enough to invest in the infrastructure needed to pursue evidence-based solutions known to improve public safety outcomes and abandon, once and for all, failed and outdated policies that create new crimes and increase existing penalties.
By Barron Jones
Oct 18, 2023
Denied Reproductive Care at a Religiously Affiliated Hospital? We Want to Know.
Religious freedom in the United States means that we all have a right to our own religious beliefs – including the right to have none.
By Ellie Rushforth
Oct 13, 2023
Celebrating ACLU-NM's Exceptional Leaders During Hispanic Heritage Month
As we embrace the historical significance of Hispanic Heritage Month, we take immense pride in recognizing the invaluable contributions of these visionary leaders, who have been the backbone of the ACLU of New Mexico’s programmatic endeavors.
By Leon Howard
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