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ACLU Sues on Behalf of Black Activist Who Faced Retaliation and Wrongful Detention After Protesting Police Violence

Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico and cooperating attorneys filed two lawsuits in the First and Second Judicial District Courts on behalf of local activist and organizer, Clifton White.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

Groups Demand ICE Allow Detained Haitians Access to Legal Services

Last Friday, November 5th, the ACLU of NM and other immigrant rights advocates and organizations delivered a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) demanding access to legal services for Haitian migrants detained at Torrance County Detention Facility in New Mexico.
Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights

ACLU Launches Border Humanity Project to Demand the Biden Administration Rebuild the U.S. Asylum System

The Campaign’s Website Offers Stories, Policy Recommendations, and Tools for Advocating for Humane Border Policies

New Poll Shows Majority of Albuquerque Voters Support Police Accountability and Increased Funding for Civilian Response 

Poll conducted in connection with ACLU New Mexico Votes voter education campaign on mayoral candidates
Issue Areas: Police Practices

ACLU, Elected Officials, and Community Leaders Call on Secretary Mayorkas to End Title 42 Expulsions

The ACLU of New Mexico, local elected officials, and community leaders today sent a letter asking Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to stop migrant expulsions under Title 42. 
Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights

ACLU Demands Customs and Border Protection Investigate Recent Deadly Vehicle Pursuit, Release Vehicle Pursuit Policy

The ACLU of New Mexico and the ACLU of Texas sent a letter demanding that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) conduct an independent investigation into an Aug. 3 deadly vehicle pursuit by Border Patrol.

ACLU Sues CBP For Excessive Force Against New Mexican Man at Columbus Port Of Entry

The ACLU of New Mexico filed a lawsuit yesterday on behalf of Anastacio Granillo, a 64-year-old New Mexican man who was assaulted by a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officer at the Columbus Port of Entry while returning home from visiting family in Mexico in June 2019.

ACLU Demands Alamogordo Public School Board Allow Trans Youth to Participate in Sports

The ACLU today sent a letter to members of the Alamogordo Public School Board of Education, the Superintendent's Office, and the athletics department, advising them that a proposed policy that would ban trans youth from participating in sports could violate state and federal law.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Rights