ALBUQUERQUE, NM—Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico and Goodwin Procter LLP filed a lawsuit against the City of Albuquerque in federal court alleging that a new ordinance passed by the Al
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After several University of New Mexico football players took a knee during the national anthem this weekend, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico announced that it stands ready to defend the First Amendment right of student athletes to participate in political protests.
The following statement can be attributed to ACLU-NM Executive Director Peter Simonson:
ACLU of New Mexico has long been committed to supporting and defending the rights of indigenous people and communities. We recognize the vital roles peaceful protest, nonviolent civil disobedience, and activism play in defending our civil and human rights.