Justice & Civil Liberties

Our civil rights and liberties are only real if every American benefits from them equally. 

From fighting for LGBTQ+ equality and increasing transparency and accountability in government, to reforming our broken immigration system, protecting your right to privacy, closing the gender wage gap, and reducing sexual and domestic violence, I will work to safeguard the rights of all New Mexicans. 

During my time in the Senate, I have also worked to rein in the NSA's pervasive and constitutionally flawed domestic surveillance activities and adopt reforms that protect privacy while ensuring American security.

Together, we will create a fairer, more just future for our children.

Latest

• Heinrich Honors Legacy Of Martin Luther King, Jr.

  Posted on 01/15/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which falls on Monday, January 18. Read More

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• Heinrich Calls For Investigation Into White Supremacy And Extremism In The Military

  Posted on 01/15/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and 13 Democratic senators are calling for the Department of Defense to investigate and address white supremacy and extremist ideology in the ranks of the military following the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week. Several of the insurrectionists who attacked the Capitol have been identified as active duty servicemembers, reservists, retirees, and veterans. Read More

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• Heinrich Welcomes Launch Of National Outdoor Equity Initiative

  Posted on 01/14/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed the launch of Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E., a national outdoor equity initiative created by Black, Indigenous, and leaders of color from states and organizations across the country. Read More

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• Heinrich Statement On Impeachment Of President Trump

  Posted on 01/13/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump: Read More

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• Heinrich: We Must Restore Our Democracy

  Posted on 01/08/21

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the certification of the Electoral College results and restoring our democracy: Read More

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• Heinrich, Luján Shocked By Video Of Tasing At Petroglyph National Monument, Call For Immediate Investigation

  Posted on 12/29/20

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on a video showing a park ranger tasing a Native American man in Petroglyph National Monument: Read More

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• Heinrich Announces Support For Economic Justice Act, Proposal To Address Systemic Racism And Historic Underinvestment In Communities Of Color

  Posted on 12/22/20

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• Heinrich And Senate Democrats Write To FBI And DHS Requesting Information On QAnon Threat Posed To America And Abroad

  Posted on 12/08/20

  WASHINGTON - Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Member U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Senate Democrats wrote to FBI Director Christopher Wray and Principal Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Maher requesting a written assessment to Congress on the threat posed by QAnon, in the United States and abroad. The Senators also request information on the role of foreign influence operations in the inception and amplification of QAnon conspiracy theories. Read More

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• Heinrich, Bicameral Group Of Democratic Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Halt Deportations Of Victims Of Medical Malpractice By ICE Doctor

  Posted on 11/20/20

  WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined a bicameral group of lawmakers in a push to demand that the Trump administration halt any and all plans to deport the dozens of women who have come forward to report unnecessary and non-consensual medical procedures while detained at Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Ocilla, Georgia. Read More

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• Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to Supreme Court, as New Mexico’s senators vote against

  Posted on 10/27/20

  U.S. Senate Republicans voted 52 to 48 to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away Sept. 18. Read More

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