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New Mexico Senate passes act to modernize parole board system
The New Mexico State Senate has passed the New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act (SB 17) unanimously, aiming to update the state's parole system for the first time since 1980.
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Immigrant Safety Act passes committee vote in New Mexico
The House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has passed House Bill 9, known as the Immigrant Safety Act, with a vote of 4-2.
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Public safety coalition opposes House Bill 8 in New Mexico
A coalition of eleven community organizations in New Mexico has expressed concerns over House Bill 8, urging the House Judiciary Committee to prioritize effective crime solutions over what they describe as ineffective tough-on-crime policies.
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New Mexico introduces bill targeting ties with federal immigration detention
New Mexico lawmakers have introduced House Bill 9, known as the Immigrant Safety Act, which aims to sever the state's involvement with the federal immigration detention system.
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Venezuelan immigrants seek court intervention against transfer to Guantanamo
Three Venezuelan immigrants detained in New Mexico have sought a temporary restraining order from a federal district court to prevent their transfer to Guantánamo Bay.
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New Mexicans rally for treatment-focused criminal justice reforms
A rally organized by a coalition of formerly incarcerated individuals, their families, and criminal justice reform advocates is set to take place at the New Mexico State Capitol on February 10.
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New Mexico groups to host briefing on privacy issues for journalists
A coalition of civil rights, immigrants' rights, and reproductive rights organizations in New Mexico is set to host a virtual briefing on January 30 at 10:30 a.m. The event aims to equip journalists with the necessary context to understand privacy...
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Advocates urge New Mexican lawmakers to prioritize community-focused public safety solutions
A coalition of advocates and community organizations held a press conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to promote legislation aimed at enhancing public safety through expanded access to behavioral health services, housing, and essential resources.
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New Mexico Supreme Court rules APS must follow anti-discrimination laws
The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) must comply with state anti-discrimination laws.
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Coalition urges legislative action for public safety through community support
A coalition of advocates, community organizations, and individuals affected by crime will hold a press conference on January 23 at 11:30 a.m. The event aims to discuss legislative measures intended to enhance public safety through improved access...
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New Mexico groups launch billboard campaign highlighting community stability
A coalition of advocacy organizations in New Mexico has initiated a billboard campaign across Albuquerque to emphasize the importance of community stability for public safety.
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New Mexico Supreme Court rules unanimously in favor of reproductive rights
The New Mexico Supreme Court has delivered a unanimous decision in the case of State of New Mexico v. Board of County Commissioners for Lea County, affirming reproductive rights and constitutional principles.
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ACLU launches campaign highlighting immigrant stories amid new Trump administration policies
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has launched the "Letters to America" campaign as part of its Border Humanity Project.
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Hearing challenges ICE approval of Torrance County Detention Facility amidst safety concerns
A federal court in Albuquerque, New Mexico, conducted the first hearing in the case of Carlos Doe v. ICE.
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ACLU documents show ICE plans to expand detention centers nationwide
New documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) indicate that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is evaluating proposals to increase immigration detention capacity in several states, including California, Kansas, Nevada,...
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ACLU pledges action on civil rights amid Trump's second term
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico has announced plans to take immediate action in defense of civil rights and constitutional freedoms within the state.
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Albuquerque community organizer sues city over alleged retaliation
Community organizer Justin Allen has filed a lawsuit against the City of Albuquerque, alleging retaliation after he stood up for the rights of unhoused individuals.
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Immigrants' rights groups oppose ICE detention facility expansion in New Mexico
New Mexico immigrants' rights advocates have expressed strong opposition to plans by the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) to increase immigration detention capacity in New Mexico and other states. The proposal involves expanding existing facilities in Cibola and Torrance counties and utilizing the Lea County Correctional Facility, a private prison not currently used for federal immigration custody.
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Peter Simonson retires as Executive Director after 24 years with ACLU-NM
After 24 years of leading the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico, Peter Simonson is stepping down as executive director. Leadership will be transferred to interim executive director Leon Howard. Simonson, who has been at the helm since 2000, has transformed the organization from a small team of three to a significant force for civil rights in New Mexico with over 30 staff members today. He will continue to support ACLU-NM in an advisory role for the next three months and retire at the end of 2024.
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Venezuelan migrants seek release from indefinite detention at Otero Processing Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico — Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, and the Center for Constitutional Rights have filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of four Venezuelan migrants detained at the Otero Processing Center in Chaparral, New Mexico. The petition was submitted to the federal district court of New Mexico on Friday.