Press Releases

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ACLU Sends Letter to Superintendents Urging Them to Support Student Protests

Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico sent a letter to New Mexico school district superintendents urging them to do as the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education did, and commit to supporting students and staff in a nation-wide walkout scheduled for March 14.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU Questions Constitutionality of Governor’s Line Item Veto of “Omnibus” Crime Bill

Today, the ACLU of New Mexico voiced serious concerns regarding the constitutionality of Governor Susana Martinez’ line item veto of sections of a bipartisan crime and public safety package.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of New Mexico Commends Senator Heinrich and Udall’s Decision to Stand with Dreamers and Border Residents

Today, Senators Heinrich and Udall sent a powerful message to Dreamers that they will not allow Trump and his allies to ransom their lives in a cynical tradeoff for a $25 billion monument to ego and intolerance

City of Albuquerque Agrees not to Enforce Panhandling Ordinance During Lawsuit

In a joint stipulation approved by the U.S. District Court last week, the City of Albuquerque agreed not to enforce an ordinance that went into effect on December 6, 2017, that restricts speech on medians, freeway entrances, exit ramps, and other areas within the City while litigation is ongoing.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

Federal Judge Orders Release of Detained Iraqi Nationals

Detainees, including Albuquerque resident Abbas Al-Sokaini, must be released by Feb. 2 unless immigration courts find evidence of public safety or flight risk
Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights

City of Gallup Agrees to Repeal Panhandling Ordinance

Gallup repealed its ordinance after local attorney brings it to ACLU’s attention
Issue Areas: Free Speech