Today and every day.

Five years ago, we said that when people in positions of power violate our rights, New Mexicans deserve a meaningful way to hold them accountable. With the federal rollback of civil rights and liberties ongoing, this piece of legislation has been substantial in safeguarding our rights.

See the full article on our site: www.aclu-nm.org/news/the-cas...

In the mid-1900s, thousands of government workers were fired or forced to resign solely for being queer. This era is known as the Lavender Scare — and we see history repeating itself under the Trump administration. www.aclu-nm.org/news/trump-a...

We won’t stop saying it: ICE doesn’t belong in our communities.

Our partners are building a new sexual health and reproductive center in the southern parts of New Mexico. Read more on the NMEntiende website!

This Pride Month, we know that our joy is at the heart of our resistance. We’re fighting for the freedom to be who we are, not who politicians want us to be.

This Pride Month, we know that our joy is at the heart of our resistance. We’re fighting for the freedom to be who we are, not who politicians want us to be.

Our lives. Our families. Our futures. The LGBTQ community has always fought for our right to exist freely. This Pride Month and every other month of the year, we’re protesting the government’s attacks on our rights and celebrating our joy.

Your rights are on the ballot; polls close at 7 p.m. in today's primary elections in New Mexico. Be sure to check out our voters' guide on our website for information on how and where to vote: www.aclu-nm.org/new-mexico-v...

We're Hiring! 📣 ➡️ The Prisons and Policing Staff Attorney Apply: www.aclu-nm.org/jobs/habeas-...

BREAKING: The Immigrant Safety Act takes effect on May 20, marking a crucial milestone in the fight for united families and safer communities across New Mexico. Let's be clear: New Mexico stands with immigrant families.

BREAKING: We filed an emergency petition asking the New Mexico Supreme Court to immediately halt a Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) directive that is unlawful and harmful to children and their families.

UPDATE: Yesterday, the Supreme Court preserved nationwide access via pharmacy and mail to mifepristone, a safe and effective medication used in most abortions and for miscarriage care.

BREAKING: Yesterday, a court ruled that Jesse Tooker must be released after 31 years in prison, affirming New Mexico's Second Chance law.

The Supreme Court granted a one-week hold on a decision restricting mail and pharmacy access to mifepristone, a safe and effective medication used in abortion and miscarriage care. The case will now go on the court’s emergency docket. They must end this attack on our reproductive freedom.

The Trump administration concocted the newest era of border militarization in New Mexico with an elaborate, multi-step plan. This newest phase of militarization poses grave new risks for the borderlands, and Congress must step in so that everyone's rights are protected. Here's how they did it 🧵

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 🚨 The New Mexico Habeas Project seeks attorneys to provide pro bono habeas representation in federal court. Volunteer attorneys are not required to have prior experience in habeas litigation or immigration law.

Birthright citizenship is a fundamental, constitutional guarantee. We went to the Supreme Court to preserve the promise of the 14th Amendment.

The First Amendment is fundamental to our democracy, whether or not President Trump likes it. We will defend it with everything we've got.

If these arrests continued at this pace, the number of parents in detention will have doubled by now. ICE must stop ripping families apart — tell Congress at the link in our bio to rein in ICE's abuses.

For more than a century, the Supreme Court has affirmed the 14th Amendment right that guarantees children born in the United States are citizens. The Supreme Court must not cower to the president’s will and must, once again, affirm that all children born in the USA are Americans.

On this Trans Day of Visibility, we celebrate all of our trans community members. Visibility matters. And so does action to support transgender people. We'll never stop fighting to make New Mexico a place where ALL OF US belong.

New Mexico won't back down in the face of the Trump administration's authoritarian overreach.

Say it with us: GET A WARRANT.

This Saturday! There are multiple events around the state. Be sure to check out www.nokings.org to learn more.

The safest communities invest in their communities the most in things like housing, education, and health care. New Mexico needs to move beyond tactics from the 1900s and adopt evidence-based strategies to improve public safety.

In New Mexico, we respect our freedoms, our neighbors, and our right to determine our own futures.

UPDATE: This settlement is a milestone in New Mexico and the nation. We must do everything in our power at the state, county, and city levels to prevent other people in New Mexico from ending up in a dangerous detention facility like the one where Kesley lost his life.

Victory! The Albuquerque Safer Community Places Ordinance passed last night! Immigrants are at the heart of New Mexico's economy. Nearly two out of every five small businesses in New Mexico are owned by immigrants.

BREAKING: Two incarcerated men are suing the New Mexico Corrections Department over an unconstitutional ban on books and publications. Here's what you should know about the lawsuit...

With the signing of this bill, New Mexico just enacted the first substantive updates to New Mexico’s parole board procedures since 1980.

The work ahead is real, but so is the momentum. And together, we’re building a New Mexico where every person’s rights and freedoms are truly protected. Read more of the inside story of how we made these wins happen on our site: www.aclu-nm.org/news/rising-...

Ultimately, we need to remake an immigration system that roots enforcement in the rule of law, creates a pathway to citizenship for those who have been longstanding residents, and celebrates the ways immigrants make our country stronger. www.aclu-nm.org/news/congres...

What makes New Mexico great: 📢 Protecting the rights of one another 🌶️ Chile 🏡 Immigrants

The work of the legislative session may be over, but there are still numerous ways to plug in and fight back over the coming months. Learn more about volunteering with us on our website: www.aclu-nm.org/volunteer

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🎉 VICTORY! The Parole Board Modernization Act (SB 43) passed its final vote last night and is on its way to the governor. This is a huge step toward a fairer, more effective parole system. Check out the slides to see why this matters.

This legislation establishes New Mexico’s first statewide regulations for Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) data, ensuring that location information isn't weaponized against residents for seeking legal healthcare, exercising constitutional rights, or for federal immigration enforcement.

Under SB 40, ALPR users in New Mexico may not share data with out-of-state third parties unless they first receive an affirmation that the data will not be used to prosecute healthcare activity that is legal in New Mexico, enforce immigration laws, or target activity protected under the Constitution

Cameras track the movements of every driver in New Mexico, creating a massive, unregulated record of our private lives. When that data is shared with out‑of‑state or federal agencies without guardrails, the risks are enormous.

New Mexico has already shown that it can lead on youth justice. We made a conscious choice to move away from the failed policies of the past and toward approaches grounded in evidence, compassion, and common sense. We shouldn’t go backwards now. Read the full post: www.aclu-nm.org/news/dont-tu...

The clock is ticking for lawmakers to focus on solutions that will actually make New Mexicans safer. Here's what they have left to accomplish this legislative session...

Tell the Governor: Stop letting failed, out-of-touch policies target our kids. Take action now: action.aclu.org/send-message...

Law enforcement in New Mexico collects vast amounts of data through surveillance tools like automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). Mounted on police cars, road signs, and bridges, these cameras track the movements of every driver—creating a massive, unregulated record of our private lives.

Victory! The Immigrant Safety Act was just signed into law by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. New Mexico is sending a message: ICE can't be allowed to continue terrorizing our communities.

🚨 BREAKING: The New Mexico Immigrant Safety Act just cleared the Senate! It now heads to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.

Lawmakers must prioritize modernizing New Mexico's parole system. Doing so would improve outcomes for incarcerated individuals, crime victims, and public safety as a whole. Lawmakers must pass SB 43.

ICE detention facilities in New Mexico have a long history of dangerous and inhumane conditions inside of them. Tell Senators its time to end New Mexico's complicity in Trump's mass detention system NOW: action.aclu.org/send-message...

One step closer to becoming law! 🎉