See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in New Mexico. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in New Mexico that NACDL is tracking.

Ending mass incarceration will require changing sentencing policies and practices. But where are we now and what impact will COVID-19 have? Learn about varies state sentencing reform efforts, as well as release options during the COVID-19 pandemic and what states can do moving forward as a result of the pandemic.

NACDL's 19th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference
August 17-19, 2020 | Held Virtually

In Part II of the discussion on Race and Collateral Consequences, we explore how the use of “moral character” clauses, like those used in state bar licensing, can prevent individuals with convictions from participating in the legal profession. We also discuss a range of restrictions to entrepreneurial ventures that people with criminal convictions face that range from limiting a person’s ability to access capital through loans to barring participation in the legal, regulated cannabis industry.

In celebration of Second Chance Month in April, NACDL hosts the first of two discussions on race and collateral consequences. Panelists discuss the long-term impacts of criminal convictions, the specific harm that collateral consequences have caused to communities of color, and what it will take to meaningfully change this system.

NACDL worked with partners to support legislation expanding voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals.

Abortion remains legal in New Mexico at all stages of pregnancy.  New Mexico does not require parental notification or consent for minor patients, nor impose a waiting period, limits on public funding to support abortion, or method bans.

The undersigned organizations are committed to expanding voting rights to all citizens including people with felony convictions completing their sentences both inside and outside of incarceration. We applaud the introduction of New Mexico’s voting rights act, HB4, which, amongst other things, would end New Mexico’s practice of disenfranchising people on probation and parole. We urge passage of this measure. We also encourage the New Mexico legislature to go further and guarantee the right to all citizens regardless of their incarceration status.

Brief of Amici Curiae National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association in Support of Petition of State Ex Rel. Baur for Writ of Superintending Control.

NACDL collaborated with the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (NMCDLA) and other partners to successfully oppose legislation that would have expanded the scope of New Mexico’s “three strikes” law.

NACDL is providing resources regarding the Criminalization of Pregnancy and Reproductive Health to the criminal defense community. Resources are provided without warranty or guarantee. Please consult the laws and rules of your state and local authorities. Please log in to access them. Membership is NOT required.

NACDL supports efforts to alleviate the collateral consequences of criminal legal system involvement by eliminating barriers to attaining occupational licenses.

NACDL is working with partners to end habitual offender sentencing enhancements in New Mexico.

NACDL successfully advocated for the passage of expungement legislation in New Mexico.

NACDL Letter to New Mexico Governor in support of HB 370, the "Criminal Record Expungement Act."

Policies and rulings on lengthy imprisonment terms in New Mexico.