The First Amendment guarantees the right to free speech, but where do we draw the line? This complex issue intersects with hate speech, prompting discussions about legal protections and limitations. What constitutes hate speech? No specific law defines "hate speech"...
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Civil Rights Law
Is my employer liable for ignoring sexual harassment at the workplace?
Sexual harassment is an unlawful discrimination, and anyone who engages in it is subject to the law under the New Mexico Human Rights Act. However, the offender does not wholly bear the brunt of the responsibility for any suffering an employee experiences. The...
What New Mexico residents must know about police misconduct
When the people sworn to protect and serve abuse their power, it shakes the foundation of trust in our communities. Police misconduct is a serious problem that affects countless lives, making victims feel helpless, confused and unsure where to turn. Understanding your...
What you need to know about the New Mexico Civil Rights Act
The New Mexico Civil Rights Act became a law in 2021. A highly debated act within the House, this allows a person to sue any public body if they feel they are experiencing a civil rights violation within that institution. A public body may be a county or city within...
Police facing charges for civil rights violations
Jal is a small city in Lea County. It borders Texas. In a recent move by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, several police officers stand accused of unlawful conduct. The officers are charged with civil rights violations. Two of the men are currently employed as police...
Readers may find this fact about legal rights shocking
Many people in New Mexico and throughout the United States believe certain things regarding what police may or may not do during a traffic stop. Some of these beliefs are based on popular opinions or myths more than facts. For example, many people think a police...
Civil rights protect against health care discrimination
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...
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...
