NTEE Code:
R- Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy
Mission Statement:
To maintain and advance the cause of civil liberties with particular emphasis on the freedom of religion, speech, press, association, and assemblage, and the right to vote, due process of law and equal protection of law. These objectives are sought wholly without political partisanship.
Programs:
Litigation and legal advocacy to establish case law and policy precedents that protect or expand civil liberties.
Public education and community organizing to promote awareness of the Bill of Rights and community capacity to address unconstitutional policies and practices.
Legislative advocacy and lobbying to defeat bills that threaten civil liberties and establish state statutes that strengthen rights and protections under the Constitution.
Board and Volunteer Positions:
Accepts inquiries about volunteering
Accepts inquiries about board member positions
Nonprofit Status:
Has 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the IRS
Is registered as a Nonprofit Corporation with the State of New Mexico
