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ACLU of New Mexico Applauds Passage Of Key Civil Liberties Bills in the 2026 Legislative Session

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.

Driver Privacy and Safety Act (SB 40) Clears Legislature, Heads to Governor’s Desk

oday, the New Mexico House of Representatives gave final legislative approval to the Driver Privacy and Safety Act (SB 40), sending the landmark privacy bill to the governor for her signature.
Issue Areas: Privacy & Technology

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.
Issue Areas: Privacy & Technology

New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act (SB 43) Passed by the Senate  

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.

Governor Signs Immigrant Safety Act into Law

New Mexico Becomes National Leader in Protecting Immigrant Families
Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights

New Mexico Senate Passes Immigrant Safety Act, Sending Historic Legislation to Governor's Desk

The New Mexico Senate today passed the Immigrant Safety Act, House Bill 9, sending the landmark legislation to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's desk for her signature.
Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights

New Mexico House Passes Landmark Immigrant Safety Act

The passage brings New Mexico one step closer to ending its involvement in the Trump administration's mass detention and deportation system.
Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights

HB9 Advances With Stronger Protections for Immigrant Communities

Today, New Mexico lawmakers in the House Judiciary Committee moved forward HB9, the Immigrant Safety Act, with a critical amendment that strengthens protections for immigrant communities.
Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights

New Mexicans Lack Essential Data Privacy Protection

Leaders and advocacy organizations call on legislature and governor to prioritize SB 53
Issue Areas: Privacy & Technology