As the 2026 legislative session comes to a close, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico applauds partner organizations, community advocates, and many legislators for their work advancing civil liberties in New Mexico.

Today, the New Mexico State Senate unanimously passed the New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act (SB 43), taking the state one step closer to ensuring fair, evidence-based decisions in the state's parole system.

Almost four years after losing their home in a deadly house fire resulting from a botched SWAT operation, an Albuquerque family received the second of two settlements.

The ACLU of New Mexico criticized the governor's authorization to deploy National Guard personnel, with the stated goal to support the Albuquerque Police Department to address public safety challenges related to the fentanyl epidemic and violent juvenile crime.

A coalition of community organizations and community groups is weighing in on the legislature's actions on public safety. While acknowledging some positive steps forward, the coalition emphasizes that much work remains to be done to truly

Today, the New Mexico State Senate unanimously passed the New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act (SB 17).

A coalition of community organizations have joined forces to advance community-centered public safety policies in New Mexico during the 2025 legislative session were set to urge the House Judiciary Committee today to focus on real solutions to crime

As the nation faces increased threats to civil rights under a second Trump presidency, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico announced immediate action to protect constitutional freedoms in the state.

The lawsuit, filed in the Second Judicial District Court, claims that APD officers exploited DWI arrests to solicit bribes. The suit seeks monetary damages for the plaintiff, Smith, who was falsely arrested and pressured to pay thousands of dollars to have the charges dropped.