Join the Albuquerque Bar Association and Young Lawyers Division for an insightful discussion on significant equity in justice issues relating to immigrant detention in New Mexico.

In this virtual Equity in Justice (EIJ) CLE, presenters Honorable Margaret I. Strickland (D.N.M.), Zoe Bowman, (Managing Attorney, New Mexico Immigrant Law Center), and Rebecca Sheff (Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU of New Mexico) will discuss the recent exponential increase of habeas petitions filed by immigrant detainees in New Mexico and key guidance and decisions shaping the current legal landscape. Panelists will also discuss the implications of increased litigation, including access to the courts and the growing gap in legal representation, and ways legal practitioners can become more involved in supporting equity in justice. 1 hour EIJ CLE credit provided.

ATTEND VIRTUALLY. Link to join provided upon registering.

This CLE is free for Albuquerque Bar Association and State Bar of New Mexico Young Lawyers Division members. Guest tickets are $15.

Questions? Email abqba@abqba.org

Free legal assistance with:

• Naturalization (Citizenship)

• Green Card Renewal/Replacement (Form I-90)

• DACA Renewals

Appointments

By appointment. Limited walk-ins may be accommodated if time permits. For appointments, call 505-247-1023.

What to Bring

Naturalization and I-90s

Naturalization Assistance is limited to those whose self-reported income is below 400% of the federal poverty guidelines.

1. Green Card or a copy

2. If you would like to apply for a fee waiver:

   • If you receive means tested benefits, bring an ISD letter that confirms the same, IN ENGLISH, and/or a copy of your most recent federal income tax return

DACA

1. Current work permit, most recent I-821D Approval Notice, and/or most recent I 765 Approval Notice, or a copy

2. Copy of your previous DACA renewal application, if you have it

Remote Assistance
We also offer remote assistance for those who cannot attend our clinics or who prefer remote or telephone assistance.

All remote assistance is limited to individuals whose self-reported income is below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Schedule an Appointment
505-247-1023

Completion of Accompaniment Orientation is required before attending this training. Please register for Orientation on September 29, 2026.

Interested in supporting immigrant families in New Mexico during some of their most challenging moments? Join NMILC's Accompaniment Volunteer Training to learn how you can play a meaningful role in helping immigrant community members navigate immigration court hearings, ICE check-ins, and emergency family preparedness planning.

This training provides an overview of the volunteer role, expectations, onboarding requirements, and the impact accompaniment can have on immigrant families across New Mexico. We encourage anyone interested in volunteering to attend the training before committing to the role.

As part of NMILC's Family Preparedness Program, Accompaniment Volunteers help strengthen the safety and well-being of immigrant families by supporting emergency planning, connecting individuals with resources, and serving as a trusted presence during critical appointments. Volunteers help build a "circle of protection" around community members while upholding dignity, safety, and self-determination.

Volunteer Commitment

• Approximately 3-5 hours per week, with opportunities for additional involvement

• Combination of virtual and in-person participation

• Flexible availability and reliable transportation required for accompaniment requests

Who Should Attend

This role is designed for experienced, vetted volunteers who demonstrate cultural awareness and a commitment to centering the safety, agency, and well-being of immigrant community members.

We have a particular need for volunteers in Las Cruces and El Paso. Right now, we are prioritizing volunteers who speak Spanish fluently, though we welcome non-Spanish speakers to also share your interest.

Join the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) for a workshop to help immigrant entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey.

Entrepreneurs can meet with an expert who will provide free expert advice and assistance in obtaining essential documents such as tax documents, EIN, NMBTID, Articles of Organization, and city/county licenses.

The sessions also provide resources for business development, operational management, and connections to community resources for those looking to take their business to the next level.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Register at the link below.

Free legal assistance with:

• Naturalization (Citizenship)

• Green Card Renewal/Replacement (Form I-90)

• DACA Renewals

Appointments
By appointment. Limited walk-ins may be accommodated if time permits.

What to Bring
Please see the workshop flyer for the complete list of required documents.

Remote Assistance
We also offer remote assistance for those who cannot attend our clinics or who prefer remote or telephone assistance.

All remote assistance is limited to individuals whose self-reported income is below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Schedule an Appointment
505-247-1023

Interested in supporting immigrant families in New Mexico during some of their most challenging moments? Join NMILC's Accompaniment Volunteer Training to learn how you can play a meaningful role in helping immigrant community members navigate immigration court hearings, ICE check-ins, and emergency family preparedness planning. This training provides an overview of the volunteer role, expectations, onboarding requirements, and the impact accompaniment can have on immigrant families across New Mexico. We encourage anyone interested in volunteering to attend the training before committing to the role.

As part of NMILC's Family Preparedness Program, Accompaniment Volunteers help strengthen the safety and well-being of immigrant families by supporting emergency planning, connecting individuals with resources, and serving as a trusted presence during critical appointments. Volunteers help build a "circle of protection" around community members while upholding dignity, safety, and self-determination.

Volunteer Commitment

• Approximately 3-5 hours per week, with opportunities for additional involvement

• Combination of virtual and in-person participation

• Flexible availability and reliable transportation required for accompaniment requests

• Completion of NMILC onboarding and Accompaniment 101 training required

Who Should Attend This role is designed for experienced, vetted volunteers who demonstrate cultural awareness and a commitment to centering the safety, agency, and well-being of immigrant community members.

Together, we can advance justice, equity, and community support for immigrant families across New Mexico.

Join the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) for a workshop to help immigrant entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey.

Entrepreneurs can meet with an expert who will provide free expert advice and assistance in obtaining essential documents such as tax documents, EIN, NMBTID, Articles of Organization, and city/county licenses.

The sessions also provide resources for business development, operational management, and connections to community resources for those looking to take their business to the next level.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Register at the link below.

Free legal assistance with:

• Naturalization (Citizenship)

• Green Card Renewal/Replacement (Form I-90)

• DACA Renewals

Appointments
By appointment. Limited walk-ins may be accommodated if time permits.

What to Bring
Please see the workshop flyer for the complete list of required documents.

Remote Assistance
We also offer remote assistance for those who cannot attend our clinics or who prefer remote or telephone assistance.

All remote assistance is limited to individuals whose self-reported income is below 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Schedule an Appointment
505-247-1023

Join the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) for a workshop to help immigrant entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey.

Entrepreneurs can meet with an expert who will provide free expert advice and assistance in obtaining essential documents such as tax documents, EIN, NMBTID, Articles of Organization, and city/county licenses.

The sessions also provide resources for business development, operational management, and connections to community resources for those looking to take their business to the next level.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Register at the link below.

Since January 2026, St. Michael’s volunteers have assisted 79 people released from immigration detention, offering welcome, hospitality, and accompaniment as people take their first steps toward safety and reunion with loved ones. With two more releases expected in the near future, we have much to celebrate.

St. Michael’s and the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center invite you to join us as we give thanks for this ongoing ministry and celebrate a new milestone in the work. A St. Michael’s volunteer attorney recently became the first attorney to successfully secure a person’s release from immigration detention through the New Mexico Habeas Project.

This gathering will be a chance to celebrate the hospitality ministry, honor the volunteers who make it possible, and share how legal professionals can become involved in NMILC’s habeas work. Attorneys, law students, paralegals, and other legal professionals who are interested in using their skills to support people seeking release are especially encouraged to attend.

Join us as we celebrate what faithful welcome and legal advocacy can make possible together.

The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center’s Wednesday Workshop provides free legal assistance and resources for immigrants in New Mexico offering free advice and preparation of citizenship applications, residency renewal, and DACA applications.

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This event is by appointment. Walk-ins may be accommodated only if time permits.

FOR APPOINTMENTS, CALL: 505-247-1023

HOURS: Mon: 1-5 PM; Tue-Fri: 9 am-12 pm and 1-5 PM

Join us and our partners Organizing Power In Numbers for a Know Your Rights training.

This event is free and open to our community. Food, childcare, and interpretation will be provided. Sign up below!

The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center’s Wednesday Workshop provides free legal assistance and resources for immigrants in New Mexico offering free advice and preparation of citizenship applications, residency renewal, and DACA applications.

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This event is by appointment. Walk-ins may be accommodated only if time permits.

FOR APPOINTMENTS, CALL: 505-247-1023

HOURS: Mon: 1-5 PM; Tue-Fri: 9 am-12 pm and 1-5 PM

Join the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) for a workshop to help immigrant entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey!

Entrepreneurs can meet with an expert who will provide free expert advice and assistance in obtaining essential documents such as tax documents, (EIN, NMBTID), Articles of Organization, and city/county licenses. 

The sessions also provide resources for business development, operational management, and connections to community resources for those looking to take their business to the next level.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Register at the link below:

The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center’s Wednesday Workshop provides free legal assistance and resources for immigrants in New Mexico offering free advice and preparation of citizenship applications, residency renewal, and DACA applications.

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This event is by appointment. Walk-ins may be accommodated only if time permits.

FOR APPOINTMENTS, CALL: 505-247-1023

HOURS: Mon: 1-5 PM; Tue-Fri: 9 am-12 pm and 1-5 PM

The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center’s Wednesday Workshop provides free legal assistance and resources for immigrants in New Mexico offering free advice and preparation of citizenship applications, residency renewal, and DACA applications.

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This event is by appointment. Walk-ins may be accommodated only if time permits.

FOR APPOINTMENTS, CALL: 505-247-1023

HOURS: Mon: 1-5 PM; Tue-Fri: 9 am-12 pm and 1-5 PM

Join the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) for a workshop to help immigrant entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey!

Entrepreneurs can meet with an expert who will provide free expert advice and assistance in obtaining essential documents such as tax documents, (EIN, NMBTID), Articles of Organization, and city/county licenses. 

The sessions also provide resources for business development, operational management, and connections to community resources for those looking to take their business to the next level.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Register at the link below:

The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center’s Wednesday Workshop provides free legal assistance and resources for immigrants in New Mexico offering free advice and preparation of citizenship applications, residency renewal, and DACA applications.

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This event is by appointment. Walk-ins may be accommodated only if time permits.

FOR APPOINTMENTS, CALL: 505-247-1023

HOURS: Mon: 1-5 PM; Tue-Fri: 9 am-12 pm and 1-5 PM

Join the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) for a workshop to help immigrant entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey!

Entrepreneurs can meet with an expert who will provide free expert advice and assistance in obtaining essential documents such as tax documents, (EIN, NMBTID), Articles of Organization, and city/county licenses. 

The sessions also provide resources for business development, operational management, and connections to community resources for those looking to take their business to the next level.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Register at the link below:

Join us for a conversation exploring the intersection of art, activism, and immigrant rights. This event is part of Detention Nation, a multimedia project by the Sin Huellas Artist Collective that examines the mass incarceration of immigrants in U.S. detention centers through sculpture, photography, and video.

Artists Delilah Montoya and Deyadira Arellano will be joined by Teague González, Co-Executive Director of the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, in a discussion moderated by Szu-Han Ho (UNM). Together, they will explore how art can serve as a tool for political intervention, community engagement, and advocacy.

The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center’s Wednesday Workshop provides free legal assistance and resources for immigrants in New Mexico offering free advice and preparation of citizenship applications, residency renewal, and DACA applications.

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This event is by appointment. Walk-ins may be accommodated only if time permits.

FOR APPOINTMENTS, CALL: 505-247-1023

HOURS: Mon: 1-5 PM; Tue-Fri: 9 am-12 pm and 1-5 PM

You’re invited to a special fundraising event for the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center. As we face ongoing threats to justice, we choose hope, fueled by neighbors and community who show up when times are tough. NMILC's recent legislative and advocacy wins are examples of what we can accomplish when we work together. Now, we’re inviting you to be part of what comes next.

Join us for a family-friendly event featuring updates from NMILC's Policy and Deportation Defense Teams, as well as a private guided tour of the Delilah Montoya: Activating Chicana Resistance and Detention Nation exhibit by artist Delilah Montoya.

You can help us raise $15,000 in honor of NMILC’s quinceañera year, which will allow us to sustain our mission and vital legal services.

This is a ticketed event ($50+ suggested donation to NMILC). There will be a cash bar. 

Event Program:

5:00 pm – Mingling

5:30 pm – Opening remarks from NMILC and ABQ Museum Director

6:00 pm – Detention Nation gallery tour, led by artist Delilah Montoya

6:30 pm – Closing remarks & letter writing to community members in detention

Join the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) for a workshop to help immigrant entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey!

Entrepreneurs can meet with an expert who will provide free expert advice and assistance in obtaining essential documents such as tax documents, (EIN, NMBTID), Articles of Organization, and city/county licenses. 

The sessions also provide resources for business development, operational management, and connections to community resources for those looking to take their business to the next level.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Register at the link below:

The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center will be tabling at Third Thursday at the Albuquerque Museum on March 19. Stop by to connect with NMILC staff, learn more about immigrant justice work in New Mexico, and pick up resources and upcoming event information.

The exhibit highlights different forms of power across communities and celebrates the strength of collective action. This will be a family-friendly evening, and guests are welcome to stop by the NMILC table for information and resources.

Save the Date for Upcoming Events at the Albuquerque Museum

April 8 – NMILC Fundraiser
A community fundraising evening celebrating immigrant justice and NMILC’s work. NMILC will also be sharing updates from the recent legislative session and celebrating the community power that helped pass key legislation after more than 10 years of organizing and advocacy. Visitors can learn more about NMILC’s work, upcoming events, and ways to stay involved in building momentum following the legislative session.

April 25 – Panel Discussion
A conversation featuring NMILC staff and community partners connected to the exhibit and ongoing advocacy work.

Stop by the NMILC table during Third Thursday to learn more and pick up invitations to these upcoming events.

The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center’s Wednesday Workshop provides free legal assistance and resources for immigrants in New Mexico offering free advice and preparation of citizenship applications, residency renewal, and DACA applications.

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This event is by appointment. Walk-ins may be accommodated only if time permits.

FOR APPOINTMENTS, CALL: 505-247-1023

HOURS: Mon: 1-5 PM; Tue-Fri: 9 am-12 pm and 1-5 PM

Please join McGinn Montoya Love Curry & Sievers PA and Singleton Schreiber LLP for a fundraising event in celebration and solidarity with the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC).

Join us for light refreshments and appetizers provided by McGinn Montoya Love Curry & Sievers PA. Hear remarks from NMILC attorneys about our on-the-ground work to end immigrant detention in NM and defend our neighbors. We will screen a short documentary that gives an alarming look at the abuses immigrants face in New Mexico – from inhumane conditions to systemic neglect – and their fight for dignity and justice. All guests will have the opportunity to make an impact in multiple ways before leaving the event! Help us reach our goal of raising $15,000 in honor of NMILC’s 15-year anniversary! 

Thank you to our host committee (Host committee currently in formation):

Champion: $5,000

Co-Host: $2,500

Buchanan Law Firm, LLC

Friend: $1,000

Ally: $500

Supporter: $100

All contributions are welcome and appreciated.

The New Mexico Immigrant Law Center’s Wednesday Workshop provides free legal assistance and resources for immigrants in New Mexico offering free advice and preparation of citizenship applications, residency renewal, and DACA applications.

————

This event is by appointment. Walk-ins may be accommodated only if time permits.

FOR APPOINTMENTS, CALL: 505-247-1023

HOURS: Mon: 1-5 PM; Tue-Fri: 9 am-12 pm and 1-5 PM

Join the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) for a workshop to help immigrant entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey!

Entrepreneurs can meet with an expert who will provide free expert advice and assistance in obtaining essential documents such as tax documents, (EIN, NMBTID), Articles of Organization, and city/county licenses. 

The sessions also provide resources for business development, operational management, and connections to community resources for those looking to take their business to the next level.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Register at the link below:

This virtual training hosted by the New Mexico House Democrats in partnership with ACLU of NM and the NM Immigrant Law Center.

The Know Your Rights training is designed to inform citizens and noncitizens alike of their legal rights during interactions with federal law enforcement agencies, what to do if you feel like those rights are being violated, and how to attempt to keep interactions with agents as safe as possible.