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Abortion is healthcare.
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Abortion is healthcare.
Despite the lingering issues at Lybrook Elementary, the parents of children there have big hopes for their children's (and the school's) future.
See the full video at the link: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/lock...
See the full video at the link: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/lock...
October 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Despite the lingering issues at Lybrook Elementary, the parents of children there have big hopes for their children's (and the school's) future.
See the full video at the link: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/lock...
See the full video at the link: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/lock...
Navajo Nation Vice President Richelle Montoya is calling for change at Lybrook Elementary — a school mainly serving Navajo children that has faced decades of under-resourcing.
Watch the full video with stories from parents at the link: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/lock...
Watch the full video with stories from parents at the link: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/lock...
October 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Navajo Nation Vice President Richelle Montoya is calling for change at Lybrook Elementary — a school mainly serving Navajo children that has faced decades of under-resourcing.
Watch the full video with stories from parents at the link: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/lock...
Watch the full video with stories from parents at the link: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/lock...
We had a huge crowd at For the People 2025 this past week! The support we felt last night was immense from all corners. A special thanks to everyone who attended, our teammates who put this fantastic event together, our award recipients, and our special guest speaker, Nancy Hollander.
October 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We had a huge crowd at For the People 2025 this past week! The support we felt last night was immense from all corners. A special thanks to everyone who attended, our teammates who put this fantastic event together, our award recipients, and our special guest speaker, Nancy Hollander.
THANK YOU to all of our supporters who helped make our For the People 2025 event a huge success! We couldn't have done it without each of you and together, we're building a more equal New Mexico for all.
October 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
THANK YOU to all of our supporters who helped make our For the People 2025 event a huge success! We couldn't have done it without each of you and together, we're building a more equal New Mexico for all.
Lybrook Elementary sits in the far corner of Jemez Mountain School District on Highway 550. Most children who attend the school live just across the county line in Sandoval County.
October 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Lybrook Elementary sits in the far corner of Jemez Mountain School District on Highway 550. Most children who attend the school live just across the county line in Sandoval County.
At a small school district in northwestern New Mexico, many Navajo parents cannot run for local school board or vote in the school district’s elections where their children go to school.
October 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
At a small school district in northwestern New Mexico, many Navajo parents cannot run for local school board or vote in the school district’s elections where their children go to school.
BREAKING: Doña Ana County Detention Center is conducting violent and unwarranted paramilitary training operations on incarcerated people. We're representing six clients who are suing to stop this inhumane practice.
October 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
BREAKING: Doña Ana County Detention Center is conducting violent and unwarranted paramilitary training operations on incarcerated people. We're representing six clients who are suing to stop this inhumane practice.
BREAKING: The City of Las Cruces just passed a crucial measure today that affirms and strengthens the city's commitment to protecting immigrant communities from discrimination and harassment.
This is an important act of leadership during these times of unprecedented threats to immigrant families.
This is an important act of leadership during these times of unprecedented threats to immigrant families.
October 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING: The City of Las Cruces just passed a crucial measure today that affirms and strengthens the city's commitment to protecting immigrant communities from discrimination and harassment.
This is an important act of leadership during these times of unprecedented threats to immigrant families.
This is an important act of leadership during these times of unprecedented threats to immigrant families.
In New Mexico, we take care of each other. That tradition is what builds strong, safe communities.
We’re grateful to the legislature & the governor for coming together to address urgent funding issues that will help New Mexicans access vital healthcare & food assistance when they need it the most.
We’re grateful to the legislature & the governor for coming together to address urgent funding issues that will help New Mexicans access vital healthcare & food assistance when they need it the most.
October 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
In New Mexico, we take care of each other. That tradition is what builds strong, safe communities.
We’re grateful to the legislature & the governor for coming together to address urgent funding issues that will help New Mexicans access vital healthcare & food assistance when they need it the most.
We’re grateful to the legislature & the governor for coming together to address urgent funding issues that will help New Mexicans access vital healthcare & food assistance when they need it the most.
BREAKING: The New Mexico legislature just gaveled in for a special session. While this special session is largely planned to address urgent funding needs for our communities, we’re paying close attention to ensure that those decisions reflect the dignity and rights of all New Mexicans.
October 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
BREAKING: The New Mexico legislature just gaveled in for a special session. While this special session is largely planned to address urgent funding needs for our communities, we’re paying close attention to ensure that those decisions reflect the dignity and rights of all New Mexicans.
BREAKING: A federal court has ordered the release of Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira, a 27-year-old DACA recipient and father of four, after 42 days of unlawful detention by ICE. Here’s what you need to know:
September 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
BREAKING: A federal court has ordered the release of Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira, a 27-year-old DACA recipient and father of four, after 42 days of unlawful detention by ICE. Here’s what you need to know:
Coming up on October 23! Renowned civil rights attorney Nancy Hollander will be speaking at our For the People event in Albuquerque.
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Get your tickets: action.aclu.org/event/ForThe...
For the People
Join the ACLU-NM for an evening that honors bold action, brave voices, and the power of community. Hear from renowned civil rights attorney Nancy Hollander and celebrate this year’s annual award…
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September 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Coming up on October 23! Renowned civil rights attorney Nancy Hollander will be speaking at our For the People event in Albuquerque.
Get your tickets: action.aclu.org/event/ForThe...
Get your tickets: action.aclu.org/event/ForThe...
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NEW: We released a report exposing how U.S. prisons are failing to keep up with the rising number of aging people behind bars.
Prisons were never designed to serve as makeshift nursing homes, yet that’s exactly what they’ve become.
Prisons were never designed to serve as makeshift nursing homes, yet that’s exactly what they’ve become.
September 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
NEW: We released a report exposing how U.S. prisons are failing to keep up with the rising number of aging people behind bars.
Prisons were never designed to serve as makeshift nursing homes, yet that’s exactly what they’ve become.
Prisons were never designed to serve as makeshift nursing homes, yet that’s exactly what they’ve become.
The First Amendment guarantees the most fundamental freedoms that define our nation.
In America, all people have the right to free speech and the freedom to stand up for what they believe in.
In America, all people have the right to free speech and the freedom to stand up for what they believe in.
September 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The First Amendment guarantees the most fundamental freedoms that define our nation.
In America, all people have the right to free speech and the freedom to stand up for what they believe in.
In America, all people have the right to free speech and the freedom to stand up for what they believe in.
A 70-year-old woman was arrested for peacefully protesting a gun show—on a public sidewalk. She spent 3 days in jail, was denied meds, and threatened by guards. Her charges were dropped. Now she’s suing.
Hear Jill’s story in her own words.
Hear Jill’s story in her own words.
September 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
A 70-year-old woman was arrested for peacefully protesting a gun show—on a public sidewalk. She spent 3 days in jail, was denied meds, and threatened by guards. Her charges were dropped. Now she’s suing.
Hear Jill’s story in her own words.
Hear Jill’s story in her own words.
Jill Gatwood, a 70-year-old woman, was peacefully protesting outside a gun show in Moriarty when she was unlawfully arrested by police and detained at the Torrance County Detention Facility for days. We're representing her in court.
Read the press release:
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Read the press release:
www.aclu-nm.org/en/press-rel...
Peaceful Protester Sues City of Moriarty and Torrance County for Unlawful Arrest and Detention
A 70-year-old woman, unlawfully arrested and detained at Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF) for 72 hours after peacefully protesting outside a gun show at Moriarty Civic Center, sued the City
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September 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Jill Gatwood, a 70-year-old woman, was peacefully protesting outside a gun show in Moriarty when she was unlawfully arrested by police and detained at the Torrance County Detention Facility for days. We're representing her in court.
Read the press release:
www.aclu-nm.org/en/press-rel...
Read the press release:
www.aclu-nm.org/en/press-rel...
🔔 Job opening: policy advocate
This position is a full-time role based anywhere in New Mexico. Apply by October 2. Apply at the link below!
www.aclu-nm.org/en/jobs/poli...
This position is a full-time role based anywhere in New Mexico. Apply by October 2. Apply at the link below!
www.aclu-nm.org/en/jobs/poli...
Policy Advocate
The policy advocate protects and advances civil liberties by developing and implementing advocacy strategies on a local, state, and federal level.
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September 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🔔 Job opening: policy advocate
This position is a full-time role based anywhere in New Mexico. Apply by October 2. Apply at the link below!
www.aclu-nm.org/en/jobs/poli...
This position is a full-time role based anywhere in New Mexico. Apply by October 2. Apply at the link below!
www.aclu-nm.org/en/jobs/poli...
Congress is about to vote on a bill that would impose extreme prison sentences not for violent conduct, but because of how they tried to enter the U.S.
Tell Congress: VOTE NO on life sentences for immigrants.
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Tell Congress: VOTE NO on life sentences for immigrants.
action.aclu.org/send-message...
Tell Congress: No Life Sentences for Immigration
Congress is poised to vote on a bill that would further dehumanize immigrants, fuel mass incarceration, and lead to even more government-led attacks, raids, and violence. Urge your representatives to…
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September 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Congress is about to vote on a bill that would impose extreme prison sentences not for violent conduct, but because of how they tried to enter the U.S.
Tell Congress: VOTE NO on life sentences for immigrants.
action.aclu.org/send-message...
Tell Congress: VOTE NO on life sentences for immigrants.
action.aclu.org/send-message...
If we want an America that is built for all of us, we have to find unique ways to make powerful statements in our communities.
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September 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
If we want an America that is built for all of us, we have to find unique ways to make powerful statements in our communities.
BREAKING: We're challenging the unlawful detention of a DACA recipient from the El Paso area who is detained at the Otero County Processing Center.
He was detained by men who did not identify themselves, who roughly pulled him from his car, and injured his shoulder.
He was detained by men who did not identify themselves, who roughly pulled him from his car, and injured his shoulder.
September 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
BREAKING: We're challenging the unlawful detention of a DACA recipient from the El Paso area who is detained at the Otero County Processing Center.
He was detained by men who did not identify themselves, who roughly pulled him from his car, and injured his shoulder.
He was detained by men who did not identify themselves, who roughly pulled him from his car, and injured his shoulder.
No more sanitized tours, no more publicity stunts—New Mexico needs to end public contracts for immigration detention facilities once and for all by passing the Immigrant Safety Act.
August 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
No more sanitized tours, no more publicity stunts—New Mexico needs to end public contracts for immigration detention facilities once and for all by passing the Immigrant Safety Act.
The Trump administration’s plan to convert Fort Bliss into the nation’s largest immigrant detention center is a direct attack on our values of compassion and human dignity. The ACLU is calling on Congress to stop the misuse of military resources for this cruel and unnecessary expansion.
August 21, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The Trump administration’s plan to convert Fort Bliss into the nation’s largest immigrant detention center is a direct attack on our values of compassion and human dignity. The ACLU is calling on Congress to stop the misuse of military resources for this cruel and unnecessary expansion.
BREAKING: The Trump administration has started detaining people in tents at Fort Bliss, an army base in Texas and New Mexico.
This facility is on track to be the nation’s largest immigrant detention center holding up to 5,000 people, and will cost an estimated $1.26 billion of taxpayers’ money.
This facility is on track to be the nation’s largest immigrant detention center holding up to 5,000 people, and will cost an estimated $1.26 billion of taxpayers’ money.
August 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
BREAKING: The Trump administration has started detaining people in tents at Fort Bliss, an army base in Texas and New Mexico.
This facility is on track to be the nation’s largest immigrant detention center holding up to 5,000 people, and will cost an estimated $1.26 billion of taxpayers’ money.
This facility is on track to be the nation’s largest immigrant detention center holding up to 5,000 people, and will cost an estimated $1.26 billion of taxpayers’ money.
Solitary confinement units are deliberately designed to strip every bit of humanity from people confined there.
Read more about why we filed a class action lawsuit against the New Mexico Corrections Department: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/beyo...
Read more about why we filed a class action lawsuit against the New Mexico Corrections Department: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/beyo...
Beyond the Concrete Box: Human Stories from Solitary
This blog is the first of a series based on interviews with Mah-konce Hudson, GuJuan Fusilier, and O'Shay Toney, who are currently held in the Penitentiary of New Mexico.
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August 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Solitary confinement units are deliberately designed to strip every bit of humanity from people confined there.
Read more about why we filed a class action lawsuit against the New Mexico Corrections Department: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/beyo...
Read more about why we filed a class action lawsuit against the New Mexico Corrections Department: www.aclu-nm.org/en/news/beyo...