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The ACLU of New Mexico advances civil liberties protections through legislative advocacy at the state capitol in Santa Fe, focusing on police accountability, youth justice, and parole system reform. The organization's policy team secured passage of the Driver Privacy and Safety Act governing automated license plate reader systems and the Parole Board Modernization Act during recent legislative sessions. Their legal advocacy established the independent Office of Public Counsel to strengthen civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies across New Mexico. The organization's criminal justice reform initiatives promote community-based alternatives to incarceration while challenging surveillance expansion and advocating for youth rehabilitation programs. Legislative analysts from ACLU NM provide testimony at committee hearings, draft bill language, and coordinate with lawmakers to advance constitutional protections. The organization maintains active partnerships with grassroots groups and policy organizations focused on civil rights and criminal justice reform. ACLU NM's advocacy work includes public education campaigns and constituent mobilization efforts centered on key civil liberties issues facing New Mexico communities. The organization produces educational resources explaining proposed legislation's impact on constitutional rights and civil liberties protections. Staff attorneys and policy experts regularly provide analysis of state legislation through social media channels and direct outreach to New Mexico residents.