Today, Aaron Daugherty and Bryce Franklin sued the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD), challenging a sweeping and unconstitutional ban on the purchase of books, magazines, and newspapers for people incarcerated in New Mexico state prisons.

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.

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.

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).

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.

As a result of a settlement approved by a federal district court Monday, incarcerated people with opioid use disorder (OUD) in the custody of the New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) will now be able to continue taking buprenorphine, a medication for opioid use disorder.