In a joint stipulation approved by the U.S. District Court last week, the City of Albuquerque agreed not to enforce an ordinance that went into effect on December 6, 2017, that restricts speech on medians, freeway entrances, exit ramps, and other areas within the City while litigation is ongoing.
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
Gallup repealed its ordinance after local attorney brings it to ACLU’s attention
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.