ACLU, New Mexico lawmakers petition state Supreme Court to block infant-removal policy

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 661

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, along with two Democratic state lawmakers, filed an emergency petition this week urging the state Supreme Court to halt a child welfare directive requiring the removal of newborns exposed to alcohol or drugs.

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The directive stems from a July 7, 2025, order directing Children, Youth and Families Department staff to seek immediate custody of newborns …

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