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(6-17-09) ACLU Sues Clayton Private Prison on Behalf of Seven Inmates The ACLU of New Mexico sued the Geo Group corporation and several employees of New Mexico’s newest private prison today, alleging violations of seven inmates’ right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment. Continued »

Join the ACLU in celebration of Pride! Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights, including relationship equality and full equal treatment under all aspects of the law, are core civil liberties issues and a top priority for the ACLU of New Mexico. Once again, we are taking part in Pride celebrations around the state, and YOU are invited to stand with us! Continued »

(5-15-09) ACLU Lawsuit Alleges Racial Profiling by State Troopers The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico sued officers of the New Mexico Motor Transportation Division (MTD) for targeting vehicles driven by African Americans for inspections, searches and detentions at the MTD port of entry in Lordsburg, NM. Continued »

(4-28-09) Domestic Partners to Receive State Retirement Health Insurance In response to a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union, New Mexico has agreed to provide retirement health insurance to the domestic partners of state employees. Continued »

(3-13-09) ACLU Commends New Mexico Legislature on Passing Bill to Abolish the Death Penalty

(1-22-09) Border Patrol Supervisors Back to Work
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico today ended litigation against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorities on behalf of two CBP agents. Supervisory Agents Juan Curbelo and William Leafstone, Jr. were returned to their regular positions this week and had all job privileges restored. Continued »

(12-10-08) ACLU Marks 60th Anniversary Of Landmark
Human Rights Document

(10-27-08) ACLU Sues GOP Members to Protect Voter Privacy

(10-24-08) Civil Rights Groups and Secretary of State Reach Agreement on Felon Voters The New Mexico Women’s Justice Project, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico, and Secretary of State Mary Herrera announced an agreement to ensure convicted felons who have completed all probation or parole are able to vote in the upcoming election. Continued »

(10-21-08) ACLU Calls for Criminal Investigation of Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office, GOP In a letter to the New Mexico Attorney General today, the ACLU called for a criminal investigation into concerns that the Bernalillo County Clerk’s Office may have released confidential voter registration information to the Republican Party, and that the Party may have publicly distributed that information in violation of state laws protecting voter privacy.  A press packet distributed by the GOP last week contained photocopies of 19 voter registration forms, and acknowledged that the Party obtained 92 voter registration forms in all.  Several of the forms displayed written notes in a space reserved for “office use only,” suggesting that they had been reviewed by County officials before arriving in the Party’s hands. Continued »

(08-06-08) Civil Rights Groups Hail Appeals Court Decision Protecting the Rights of People with Mental Illness The New Mexico Court of Appeals struck down a city ordinance, affirming an earlier ruling, that would have empowered the city of Albuquerque to forcibly medicate people with mental illnesses. The Assisted Outpatient Treatment Law (AOT) conflicted with state laws that require patient consent before treatment.  This decision is a tremendous victory - upholding civil liberties in New Mexico. Continued »

(05-21-08) ACLU Defends Border Patrol Agents for Exposing Practice of ‘Shotgunning’ The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico today filed suit against U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorities on behalf of two CBP agents who were suspended from duty after speaking out against the agency’s practice of “shotgunning traffic”--i.e., randomly stopping vehicles without reasonable suspicion.  Agents Juan Curbelo and William Leafstone, Jr. have worked for the CBP for 12 years.  Continued>>

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