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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.
Beyond the Concrete Box: Human Stories from Solitary
This blog is the first of a series based on interviews with Mah-konce Hudson, GuJuan Fusilier, and O'Shay Toney, who are currently held in the Penitentiary of New Mexico.
Press Releases
Oct 16, 2025
People Incarcerated in Doña Ana County Jail Sue Over Violent Paramilitary Tactics and Inhumane Treatment
Six people who were held at the Doña Ana County Detention Center (DACDC) filed a lawsuit today seeking to end the jail's practice of conducting violent, unwarranted paramilitary training operations on incarcerated people.
Sep 24, 2025
Federal Court Orders Release of DACA Recipient Unlawfully Detained by ICE
A federal judge today ordered the immediate release of Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira, a 27-year-old DACA recipient and father of four U.S. citizen children who was unlawfully detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for 42 days.
Sep 15, 2025
Peaceful Protester Sues City of Moriarty and Torrance County for Unlawful Arrest and Detention
A 70-year-old woman, unlawfully arrested and detained at Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF) for 72 hours after peacefully protesting outside a gun show at Moriarty Civic Center, sued the City of Moriarty and Torrance County Monday morning.
Know Your Rights When Protesting
The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights. Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets.
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