Civil Rights/Criminal Justice Reform/Immigration
SOS members at Roundhouse in support of our legislative initiative
Civil rights are rights guaranteed by constitutions (federal and state) and laws authorized by those constitutions. Women, people of color, those who identify with ethnic, cultural and religious groups, LGBTQ, immigrants, and people with disabilities are represented by advocacy organizations that work to ensure equal treatment under law and protect civil rights. Currently, extremist politics and violence nationwide threaten our safety, civil rights, and democracy itself. Here in New Mexico we see law enforcement as having the potential to prevent and mitigate violence. We are working to transform law enforcement to protect our rights and everyone's safety. Given the election results we are working to mitigate the anti-democratic efforts of the new administration.
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What We Are Doing
Since early 2022, our partnership with state and local law enforcement has led to legislation to modernize the law enforcement system.
On August 23, 2025, we participated in the NM Indivisible statewide convention. Rachel Feldman led a discussion on her proposal titled A System Approach to Criminal Justice Reform. The panel included Benjamin Baker, the Public Safety Advisor to the Governor, NM State Rep. Christine Chandler, and NM State Senator Antonio (Mo) Maestas.
We are drafting legislation for the 2025 legislature that will strengthen law enforcement training and standards. Indivisible SOS’ civil rights chair, Rachel Feldman, was appointed by the Governor to the Standards and Training Council created by the 2023 legislation.
We support the work of Somos Un Pueblo Unido, and their partners to pass legislation to support mixed status immigrant families and workers in the face of threats of mass deportation. We are also working to strengthen behavior health services in the State to better work with law enforcement and the courts.
Take Action
- Spread the word: Information on your rights with the police and ICE, provided by Somos un Pueblo Unido in English
- Spread the word: Information on your rights with the police and ICE, provided by Somos un Pueblo Unido in Spanish
- contact legislators and disseminate immigrant rights information.
WE WON'T BE SILENT!
