2025 Legislative Wrap-up
As the dust settles on an incredibly challenging legislative session, we wanted to share our collective work over the past 60 days.
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Behind Detention Walls: Yofer's Story
Yofer Fernando Orozco-Herrera, from Barinas, Venezuela, dreamed of a career in public service. Instead, he was forced to flee his homeland in search of safety and opportunity.
Behind Detention Walls: Junior's Story
Juvenal Junior Reyes Villegas–Junior, as he prefers to be called–was held in the Otero County Processing Center when we spoke with him in June 2024
Latest Press Releases
Governor Vetoes Bipartisan Parole Reform Bill Despite Unanimous Legislative Support
SANTA FE, NM – Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed Senate Bill 17, the New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act, despite the bipartisan, common-sense legislation receiving unanimous approval from...
Public Safety Coalition: NM Legislative Session Made Progress but Key Work Not Done
A coalition of community organizations and community groups is weighing in on the legislature's actions on public safety. While acknowledging some positive steps forward, the coalition emphasizes that much...
New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act (SB 17) Awaits Governor’s Signature
Today, the New Mexico Senate concurred on the New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act (SB 17), which the House of Representatives passed on Monday evening following unanimous approval in the Senate.
In the legislature
Our state advocates and legislative experts are a constant presence in the Roundhouse, working with law and policy makers to ensure the necessary statutes exist to protect our civil rights and civil liberties. From advancing justice to protecting freedom, we will not rest until every New Mexican has their rights protected.
