Press Releases

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ACLU of New Mexico Statement on Termination of DACA

The DACA program has served as a critical lifeline for nearly 800,000 young immigrants, or “Dreamers,” who came to this country as children, including almost 7,000 New Mexicans.
Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights

Community Town Hall at Border Wall Led by Wildlife, Immigrant Rights Leaders Tells Congress “No Boots, No Beds, and No Wall”

Elected officials, community leaders, and advocacy groups organized a town hall at the border wall in Sunland Park, New Mexico, to send a clear message to Congress: don’t provide President Trump a single penny for more boots, more beds, and more walls
Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights

ACLU of New Mexico Condemns Jeff Sessions' Bullying Tactics

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico condemned U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' attempt to coerce and bully the City of Albuquerque into enforcing federal immigration law by threatening to withhold federal crime fighting dollars.
Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights

ACLU Applauds Decision to Extend Temporary Ban on Deportations to Iraq

A judge granted a preliminary injunction in in a class action lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Michigan, the ACLU of New Mexico, and ACLU’s Immigrant Rights Project on behalf of 1,400 Iraqi residents who have final orders of deportation.
Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights

Conservation, Immigrant Rights Groups Thank U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich for Remarks on Vibrancy of Border Communities

A coalition of immigrant rights, civil rights, and conservation-led organizations delivered a letter to U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich applauding his efforts to lift up the story seldom told about border communities.

ACLU Files Lawsuit Demanding City of Albuquerque Disclose Cell Phone Surveillance Program

Public records lawsuit seeks information on the City’s use of “Stingray” devices

ACLU of New Mexico and Southwest Women’s Law Center File Human Rights Complaints against Walgreens

The complaints allege that this denial of service, based upon the individual pharmacist’s personal objections, constitutes discrimination based on sex, an illegal practice under the New Mexico Human Rights Act.