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, Udall Request Investigation Of Conditions For ICE Detainees

  Posted on 11/18/19

  Nov. 18, 2019) - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf and DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari requesting an investigation into the conditions and oversight for detainees held at all Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities. The Senators are asking that the DHS Office of Inspector General evaluate violations of detention standards and to make that report public. Read More

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• NM lawmakers urge congressional action on DACA

  Posted on 11/17/19

  The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule early next year on the Trump administration's decision to discontinue the seven-year-old Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Read More

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• Heinrich Demands Resignation Of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller

  Posted on 11/15/19

  Nov. 15, 2019) - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued a statement demanding the resignation of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller after leaked emails published this week showed his affinity for white nationalism: Read More

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• In Floor Speech, Heinrich Opposes Confirmation Of Chad Wolf To Be DHS Undersecretary, Condemns Trump Administration's Immigration Policies

  Posted on 11/13/19

  Nov. 13, 2019) - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) spoke on the Senate floor today after voting against the confirmation of Chad Wolf to serve as Undersecretary for Strategy, Policy, and Planning at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Wolf is widely expected to be appointed Acting DHS Secretary after his confirmation as Undersecretary. Read More

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• Heinrich, Senate Democrats Introduce Violence Against Women Act

  Posted on 11/13/19

  Nov. 13, 2019) - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and all Democratic senators in introducing the Senate companion to the House-passed Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. Read More

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• Heinrich Encourages DACA Recipients To Continue Seeking Renewals

  Posted on 11/12/19

  Nov. 12, 2019) - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is encouraging individuals protected under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to renew their status, and is calling for Senate action to protect DREAMers. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on DACA today. President Trump terminated the DACA program on September 5, 2017, throwing the lives of nearly 700,000 DREAMers into chaos. Read More

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• Udall, Heinrich Praise Senate Vote Designating November as National Native American Heritage Month

  Posted on 11/12/19

  WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) praised the Senate's vote to recognize November as National Native American Heritage Month. Read More

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• Heinrich, Wyden Call for Open Intelligence Committee Hearing on Section 215 of the Patriot Act

  Posted on 11/06/19

  Nov. 6, 2019) - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today called for open hearings in the Senate Intelligence Committee on Section 215 of the Patriot Act before any markup is held. Read More

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• Heinrich Supports Federal Investigation Into Conditions At ICE Detention Facilities

  Posted on 10/30/19

  Oct. 30, 2019) - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) issued the following statement supporting Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's call for a federal investigation into conditions at U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities in New Mexico: Read More

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• As Supreme Court Considers LGBTQ Rights Cases, Udall and Heinrich Support Civil Rights Protections For Workers

  Posted on 10/09/19

  Oct. 9, 2019) - U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich signed an amicus brief supporting equal rights for LGBTQ employees, in three cases where high-performing employees were fired once their bosses discovered their sexual orientation or gender identity. Read More

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