The U.S. Constitution protects people in New Mexico and elsewhere in the United States in many ways. For example, there is protection against unfair treatment based on identifying factors, such as age, sex, skin color or ethnicity. This discriminatory behavior is...
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Civil Rights Law
Civil rights violations often occur in New Mexico
Every New Mexico resident has rights that are protected under various amendments to the U.S. Constitution. For example, no individual or group can threaten or prohibit another person from exercising his or her religious beliefs. And a conspiracy occurs when two or...
Civil rights support is available
New Mexico police officers take an oath to safeguard the lives and property in their communities. Part of their oath includes a promise to respect the constitutional rights of the people they serve. Sadly, not every officer who takes the oath upholds it. Many people...
Seeking justice after a civil rights violation
There are many situations in life where you might encounter a person who has some authority over you. For instance, in your New Mexico workplace, you might have a boss. If you are pulled over in a traffic stop, the police officer has the authority to make certain...
What actions count as police brutality?
Police are responsible for serving the public and protecting the interests of those they serve. Unfortunately, they do not always act in a way that is appropriate and legal, and civilians may pay the price for these actions. Police brutality is a serious matter, and...